Winter Minestrone Soup

Recipe for Winter Minestrone Soup – Try the warmth and heartiness of a hot soup. It’s an easy and quick soup to prepare, and wonderful to enjoy with a loaf of crusty Italian bread.

Winter Minestrone Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 3 carrots chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Coarse sea salt and ground pepper
• 1 bunch collard greens, stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped
• ½ teaspoon fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pound dry white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 can diced tomatoes, in juice
• ½ lb ditalini pasta
• Grated Locatelli Romano, to finish

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium.
2. 2. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent.
3. 3. Add collard greens, basil, and crushed red-pepper. Cook, stirring, until collards start to wilt, 2 to 4 minutes.
4. 4. Add all the beans to the pan, as well as tomatoes with juice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, until collards are tender, 15-20 minutes.
5. 5. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes more.
6. 6. Season with salt and pepper; serve with grated Locatelli Romano, if desired.

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Recipe adapted from and Photo courtesy of: TheUrbanSpork.com