ChatGPT Minestrone with Ham

ChatGPT recipe from the prompt “how do I make minestrone with a ham hock”

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the ham hock, tomatoes, kidney beans, cannellini beans, chicken broth, water, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the soup for 2 hours.

Step 5

Remove the ham hock from the pot and let it cool. Once the ham hock is cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

Return the meat to the pot and add the macaroni. Cook the soup for an additional 15 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.

Step 7

Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

Step 8

Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.