Borlotti Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups dried borlotti beans (about 1/2 lb)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped bacon (about 6 slices)
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
3/4 cup chopped carrot (about 2 carrots)
3/4 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks )
1 tsp dried basil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 medium)
6 cups chopped kale
3 cups water
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-oz) can petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions:

Sort and wash beans; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain beans.
Place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 3 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon to pan; cook 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini; sauté 3 minutes. Add kale; sauté 2 minutes or until kale wilts. Add 3 cups water, tomato paste, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Add beans; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.53 Kcal (664 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.18g	14%
Cholesterol	13.93mg	5%
Sodium	275.63mg	11%
Potassium	484.43mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.73g	4%
Sugars	2.08g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	8.34g	17%
Vitamin C	65.8mg	110%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	113.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.36 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	14%
Cholesterol	5.57mg	5%
Sodium	110.16mg	11%
Potassium	193.61mg	10%
Total Carbs	5.09g	4%
Sugars	0.83g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	13%
Protein	3.33g	17%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	110%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	21%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	45.3mg	11%

* 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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