Hearty Minestrone


INGREDIENTShearty-minestrone

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Begin adding vegetables in the order presented above, up to and including the cauliflower, one at a time and cooking each addition 2 to 3 minutes. If you wish, you can prepare each one as the previous is added instead of preparing all in advance. 
  • At this point, salt and pepper lightly, starting with about 1 tsp. salt. Add the tomatoes, stock, water, and herbs and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for one hour. Taste for salt.
  • Add the beans and simmer again for 15 minutes. The soup should never be watery or thin but rather substantial. If it appears too thick for your taste add a bit more stock. If it appears to thin, continue to cook it, uncovered, until more liquid evaporates. Taste again and adjust seasonings. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan. Serves 6.

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