Minestrone Soup Recipe

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Minestrone Soup
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Directions:

  1. Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. Drain and transfer to 3 quart heavy saucepan, add cold water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered until tender, about 50 minutes (add more water if necessary to keep them covered in water).
  4. Add salt and simmer for 5 additional minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let beans stand, uncovered.
  6. Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; place in bowl and cover with cold water.
  7. Heat oil large heavy pot over moderate heat.
  8. Add pancetta and cook, stirring until crisp and pale golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  10. Add carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
  11. Drain potatoes well and add to pot along with the zucchini and green beans; cook stirring for 4 minutes.
  12. Add cabbage and kale and cook until cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  13. Add drained tomatoes and stock and bring to a simmer.
  14. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour.
  15. Drain beans, reserving liquid.
  16. In a blender or food processor, puree half of beans with 1 cup of the reserved liquid.
  17. Stir pureed beans into the soup.
  18. Add the remaining beans and reserved liquid.
  19. Season with salt and pepper.
  20. Serve with grated cheese.
  21. NOTE:.
  22. Soup can be made up to 3 days in advance.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 420.68 Kcal (1761 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.35g 30%
Cholesterol 26.39mg 9%
Sodium 826.14mg 34%
Potassium 1456.79mg 31%
Total Carbs 41.9g 14%
Sugars 7.83g 31%
Dietary Fiber 8.77g 35%
Protein 23.2g 46%
Vitamin C 75mg 125%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 331.5mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.29 Kcal (424 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.66g 30%
Cholesterol 6.35mg 9%
Sodium 198.92mg 34%
Potassium 350.77mg 31%
Total Carbs 10.09g 14%
Sugars 1.88g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 35%
Protein 5.59g 46%
Vitamin C 18mg 125%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 1.1mg 25%
Calcium 79.8mg 33%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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