GENOESE MINESTRONE

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Make and share this Genoese Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dried navy beans (or other small white beans)
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium onion, chopped
3 quarts water
3 carrots, pared, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced
4 ripe medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 small head savoy cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 cup small shell pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Soak beans in at least 1 inch of water in small saucepan overnight (or boil for 1 minute, remove from heat, and let stand covered 1 hour).
Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat. Remove all but 2 T. of the fat; leave bacon in pot. Add oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and parsley; saute until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add onion and saute 1 minute. Add 3 quarts water, the carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and drained navy beans. Season with salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Add cabbage and simmer 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle soup into wide bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil.

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