Minestrone Soup
By Natalie
I’m a huge fan of one dish meals, which makes soup one of my favorite easy go to dinners. I just so happen to be making this soup tonight, as it’s an excellent soup to have on a rainy day with a sick hubby.
Ingredients:
- 1 can Great Northern Beans
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 Carrots (peeled & chopped)
- 3 Celery Stalks (chopped)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 oz Bacon
- 3-4 Large Potatoes
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 3.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Water
- Fresh Pesto
Serves 6-8
Heat oil over medium heat in pot. Add carrots, celery, onion, and bacon. Cook for 10min or until onions begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and garlic (Zucchini, Cabbage; optional) stir. Add chicken broth, tomatoes with their juice, and 1 cup of water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; Cover and simmer 30min or until veggies are tender.
Meanwhile prepare pesto. My pesto recipe is here.
Blend 1/2c beans with 1c of soup until pureed. Stir salt, bean puree, & remaining beans into soup. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover & simmer 10min. Garnish with dollops of pesto. This soup pairs well with fresh bread. If you’re feeling up for it this is the recipe I use.
Bon apétit!
