Hearty Minestrone With Parmesan Rind Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
5 1/2 oz tomato paste
1 lb smoked ham hock
parmesan cheese, rind (optional)
8 cups water
1 large potato, peeled and cubes
1 cup dry pasta
1 cup red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 red pepper, diced
1 small zucchini
2 1/2 cups italian bread, cubed and trimed
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper, coarsely cracked

Directions:

Crostini: In bowl, toss together bread, oil and pepper; spread on rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 400 oven, tossing once until golden and crisp, 6 - 8 minutes. (Can make ahead).
Cook pasta before adding to soup.
Soup: Saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper for about 5 - 8 minutes or until cooked. Scrape into slow cooker.
Stir in tomato paste, ham hock, parmesan rind, potato, red and white beans and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or until ham can be pulled off bone easily. Discard bay leaves and Paremesan rind.
Increase heat to high. Stir in red pepper and zucchini; cook, covered for 20 minutes.
Stir in cooked pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	613.5 Kcal (2569 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.78g	37%
Cholesterol	60.09mg	20%
Sodium	965.43mg	40%
Potassium	714.79mg	15%
Total Carbs	70.95g	24%
Sugars	7.9g	32%
Dietary Fiber	10.28g	41%
Protein	28.89g	58%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	159.5mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.14 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.27g	37%
Cholesterol	10.79mg	20%
Sodium	173.32mg	40%
Potassium	128.32mg	15%
Total Carbs	12.74g	24%
Sugars	1.42g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	41%
Protein	5.19g	58%
Vitamin C	5mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.9mg	26%
Calcium	28.6mg	16%

* 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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