AUTUMN MINESTRONE SOUP

Autumn Minestrone Soup image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 bulb fennel, cut into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (35 ounces) whole tomatoes, lightly crushed
8 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 bunches Swiss chard leaves, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
2 cups cooked tubetti pasta, for serving
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

Heat oil in an 8-quart stock pot over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, fennel, potatoes, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and their juices, stock, and cannellini beans; season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and Swiss chard; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta evenly between 6 to 8 bowls. Ladle over soup and garnish with cheese. Serve immediately.