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Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 31 Minutes
Ready In: 76 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups firmly packed shredded cabbage
1 lb ripe roma tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 3/4 cups beef broth or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions:
1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add in the pancetta and sauté for 5 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
3. Add the next 6 ingredients, one at a time in the order listed, cooking for 1 minute after each addition.
4. Add in the tomatoes, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer.
5. Add in the water, broth, wine, salt, thyme, cloves, and pepper; stir to combine.
6. Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
7. Add in the beans and cook for about 5 minutes or until heated.
8. Add in the balsamic vinegar; stir to combine.
9. Ladle soup into individual soup bowls while it is hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com