minestra
(3 ratings)
A nice hearty soup -- just serve with some crusty bread. : )
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(3 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For minestra
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2 1/2 lbswiss chard, coarsely chopped
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1 tspolive oil
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1/2 lbsausage
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1 Tbspgarlic chopped
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116-oz. can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
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116-oz. can whole tomatoes in juice
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1/2 - 1 creserved cooking liquid
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2 lbpotatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
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1/4 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
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4 ozcheese of your choice such as gruyere
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add additional liquid (or chicken broth) as needed (according to your preference)
How To Make minestra
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1Combine swiss chard and 1/4 cup water in a large dutch oven; tightly packed leaves and cover. Cook over medium heat until volume is reduced by half. Drain in colander, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
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2Heat oil over medium high heat and brown sausage - turning frequently - about 4 minutes or until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in beans and tomatoes with juice, breaking up the tomatoes. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
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3Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in swiss chard with reserved cooking liquid (add additional cooking liquid if needed), potatoes, and red pepper. Cover and cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Sir cheese into minestra; remove from heat and let stand until cheese is partially melted, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls.
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