Monday, March 16, 2009

Folkface Minestrone

Saute 6 minced cloves of garlic and 2 chopped onions in lots of olive oil in a big soup pot. Pour in 2 quarts of chicken broth, 3/4 cup wine, and 1 28-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes. Add a box of baby portobellos, sliced, 2 chopped large-ish carrots, 1 chopped medium zucchini, 1 can of drained, rinsed kidney beans, 4 chopped Yukon gold potatoes, 1 bunch chopped fresh oregano, 4 cups fresh baby spinach, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, adding more chicken broth if needed. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

I probably forgot something. You can also substitute or add string beans, chickpeas, green peas, kale, pasta, fresh basil, broccoli, etc. YUM.

3 comments:

  1. best to fry up some lardon (bacon) first in a lot of butta and then add the ground beef.

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