Michigan Minestrone Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Michigan Minestrone Soup

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 oz Dried Butter Beans
2 oz Streaky Bacon, chopped
1 tb Olive oil
1 md Onion, peeled and finely
-chopped
1 Clove garlic, peeled and
-crushed
2 Sticks celery, finely
-chopped
1 lg Carrot, peeled and finely
-chopped
1/4 sm Cabbage, shredded
2 oz Pepperoni Salami, sliced
14 oz Canned Chopped Tomatoes
1 tb Tomato Puree
20 fl Chicken Stock
Salt and Pepper
Bayleaf, Majoram and Fresh
-Rosemary
Crusty bread to serve

Soak beans in cold water for 5 hours, or overnight. Drain, put in a
saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to the boil and boil
for 10 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes,
until just tender. Drain and put to one side. Cook bacon in a large
pan until crisp. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, celery and carrot.
Cook, gently, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add cabage and salami
snf cook for 2 minutes. Put tomatoes, puree, stock, seasoning, herbs
and cooked beans into pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 45 min
until soft. Remove herbs. Serve with crusty bread.

Source: CHAT Magazine



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