Minestrone Soup October 21, 2015 by Jill Foucre Leave a Comment Minestrone Soup 2015-10-21 16:24:07 Print Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth or cold water 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 slices pancetta (1/4" thick), diced 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 stalks celery, minced 2 carrots, minced 1 T. Italian parsley, minced 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed 2 red potatoes 1/4 lb green beans, ends trimmed & cut into 1/2" pieces 2 zucchini, diced 1/4 lb mushrooms, diced 1 cup frozen peas salt & pepper to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano rind Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated to serve Instructions Heat chicken broth (or water) in pot and keep warm over low heat. Heat oil in large heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add pancetta, onions, celery, carrots and parsley cook, stirring, 10 minutes or until vegetables are lightly brown. Add tomatoes and stir until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add cannellini beans, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, mushrooms and peas. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes until vegetables are well mixed. Add broth or water and rind, bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook partially covered stirring periodically for 2 1/2 hours, or until soup is thick. Remove cheese rind, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with grated Parmigiano. Notes *Rice or small pasta may be added during last minutes of cooking. By Diane Sibon Adapted from Biba Caggiano Adapted from Biba Caggiano Marcel's Culinary Experience https://www.marcelsculinaryexperience.com/