Directions:
- In a food processor, chop finely one of the carrots, onions, celery, green pepper and garlic. Transfer finely chopped vegetables to large pot.
- Add parsley, salt pork, and 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to medium low and simmer covered for six hours (or use a crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours).
- With a slotted spoon, transfer salt pork to a food processor and process until fat liquifies and meat turns into a paste (30 seconds).
- Put salt pork through a sieve and back into pot (discarding solids).
- Skim off fat from broth and discard.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock base (or bouillion), basil and oregano to pot. Season with 1 teaspoon pepper and simmer over medium low heat for 2 more hours (or 4-6 hours in a crockpot).
- Add 4 cups water to pot, increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. (If using a crockpot put on high to cook vegetables for 1-2 hours).
- Meanwhile slice remaining 2 carrots crosswise into rounds.
- Add carrots to pot along with green beans and peas. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for another 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile make pesto by combining pesto ingredients (basil- oil) in a food processor and process until smooth. Seaon to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon pesto into soup.
- Serve with grated spinkled parmesan and pecorino-romano cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 155.98 Kcal (653 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 45.73 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.08g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21.48mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 255.34mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 641.32mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.16g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 8.08g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.13g | 25% | |
| Protein | 11.34g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 29.8mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 181.1mg | 18% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 67.9 Kcal (284 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 19.91 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.21g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.35mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 111.16mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 279.18mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.34g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 3.52g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.67g | 25% | |
| Protein | 4.94g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 78.8mg | 18% | |
* 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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