Comfort Soup on a Budget - Poor Man’s Country Style Soup

Описание: Poor Man’s Country Style Comfort Soup is a very flavorful comforting soup, also referred to as Minestra di Campagna or Minestrone from the region of Campagna Italy. Don’t let the Poor Man in the title fool you. This Country Style Comfort Soup is simple and easy to make, great if you are on a budget and very filling for a quick night meal or family dinner. This Poor Man’s Country Style Soup is great as a meal in itself.

Minestra di Campagna – Poor Man’s Country Style Soup
Serves 4

1 cup dried white beans (Great Northern or Cannelli) Soaked overnight in enough cold water to cover beans by 4 inches.
Or 2 cups of canned beans, drained and rinsed

6 slices of pancetta, chopped (Bacon can be substituted)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
½ head of cabbage, cut into 1-inch squares
2 cups of beans
8 cups water
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Coat the bottom of a large pot with the olive oil.
2. Add pancetta, onion and garlic and sauté until the onion starts to sweat.
3. Add the carrots, celery and cabbage and continue to sauté about 5 minutes.
4. Add 8 cups of water and bring to a boil and continue to cook about 30 minutes.
5. Partially cover pot, reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
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