Minestrone Genovese Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 slices bacon 2 T. olive oil 1/2 c. onion (minced) 1/2 c. carrot(cubed) 2 T. celery 1/2 c. peppers(sliced) 1/2 c. zucchini(cubed) 1/2 c. eggplant (cubed) 1/2 c. potatos(cubed) 4 qts. chicken stock 1 c. pasta(small soup type) 1 c. kidney beans(preecooked and drained) salt/pepper to taste
For pesto, if wanted. 1/2 t. minced garlic 1/2 c. basil leaves 2 t. pine nuts, toasted 8 T. parm or romano cheese 4 T. olive oil
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Directions:for the actuall soup. 1. cook bacon im olive oil without browning yet 2. add oinions carrots celery and peppers: sweat low temp 3. add zuchini and eggplant: sweat low temp 3 1/2. take out the bacon 4. add potatos and put in a soup pot, then add stock bring to a simmer 5.simmer until vegetables are tender med heat 6. add pasta and beans, precook the pasta
simmer for a couple mins then serve after adding pesto
to make pesto, combine all ingredients in a blender: puree. season soup with pesto |
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Servings:4-5 people |
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Preparation
Time:1hour -1 hour and 40 mins |
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Notes: it is very good without the pesto itself so you can try that
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