winter minestrone
My 8-year-old daughter, who hates healthy food, LOVES this soup. It's inexpensive to make and freezes wonderfully.
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There's nothing better than soup on a cold day, and this minestrone recipe will warm ya right up! It has a wonderful balance of flavors and textures with the sweetness of the carrots and tomatoes, the saltiness of the ham and cheese, the freshness of the kale and herbs, and the chewiness of wheat berries.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 ounces deli ham, finely chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 1/2 pound kale, chopped
- 1 - Parmesan cheese rind
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 cup wheat berries, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
How To Make winter minestrone
Test Kitchen Tips
If you can't find wheat berries, barley is a great substitute (you just may need more stock if the soup becomes too thick).
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Step 1Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions, celery, carrots, and ham. Saute for 10 minutes. -
Step 2Add water, broth, wheat berries, cheese rind, salt and pepper. Then bring to a boil.
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Step 3Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until wheat berries are tender.
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Step 4Stir in tomatoes and kale. Cook until thoroughly heated.
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Step 5Just a note, if you have kidney beans or other veggies that need to be used, add them. If you can't find wheat berries, use barley instead. Enjoy!
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Vegetable Soup
Collection:
Soup's On!
Collection:
Winter Recipes
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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