Minestra Recipe

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Minestra
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Directions:

  1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the oil.
  2. Cook garlic, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  3. Add salami (or pepperoni) and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until it begins to render its fat.
  4. Add the chicken stock and cheese rind (if using).
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. In a bowl with a fork, mash about 1 cup of the beans, set aside.
  7. Meanwhile, in a steamer over boiling water, steam the escarole and other greens for 15 minutes.
  8. Add the escarole, red pepper, and cannellini beans (mashed and whole) to the pot.
  9. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  10. Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more or until it wilts.
  11. Remove the cheese rind,(if using).
  12. Taste the soup for seasoning and add more dalt and pepper, if needed.
  13. Ladel into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 191.31 Kcal (801 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.35g 25%
Cholesterol 23.99mg 8%
Sodium 1247.85mg 52%
Potassium 384.37mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.29g 1%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 9.22g 18%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 46.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.38 Kcal (378 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.72g 25%
Cholesterol 11.33mg 8%
Sodium 589.52mg 52%
Potassium 181.59mg 8%
Total Carbs 2.03g 1%
Sugars 0.07g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 3%
Protein 4.36g 18%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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