Bacon-And-Kale Minestra Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ( evoo)
1/3 lb smoky bacon, chopped (about 6 slices)
1/2 lb red potatoes, cut into small cubes
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb kale, stemmed and shredded (or chopped )
6 cups chicken stock
1 (15 1/2 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , for serving

Directions:

In a soup pot, heat the EVOO, 1 turn of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, onion and garlic, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the kale, cover and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken stock, beans and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve in shallow bowls with the cheese on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	479.14 Kcal (2006 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.45g	31%
Cholesterol	10.8mg	4%
Sodium	577.14mg	24%
Potassium	1256.66mg	27%
Total Carbs	57.92g	19%
Sugars	9.31g	37%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	17.27g	35%
Vitamin C	144.5mg	241%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	200.8mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.52 Kcal (325 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.31g	31%
Cholesterol	1.75mg	4%
Sodium	93.38mg	24%
Potassium	203.31mg	27%
Total Carbs	9.37g	19%
Sugars	1.51g	37%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	9%
Protein	2.79g	35%
Vitamin C	23.4mg	241%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	38%
Iron	0.3mg	10%
Calcium	32.5mg	20%

* 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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