Mom’s Minestrone
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories256.7 kcal (13%)
Total Fat14.1 g (20%)
Carbs21.7 g (8%)
Sugars7.6 g (8%)
Protein14.4 g (29%)
Sodium1446.8 mg (72%)
Fiber5.3 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![• 1 slice (¼-inch-thick) prosciutto, about 4 ounces, cut into ¼–inch dice (do not trim off the fat)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312212/custom_upload/3e19e670e9a19300a31e829428597025.jpg)
1 sliceprosciutto
1/4-inch-thick, cut into 1/4-inch dice, do not trim off the fat
![• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil
plus more for serving
![• 1 large yellow onion, cut into ½–inch dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764675/graph/fooddb/0be3604e4c690ffccf45a20789ba4b8c.jpg)
1yellow onion
large, cut into 1/2-inch dice
![• 1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into ½-inch dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764771/graph/fooddb/aa9b9f297b5f216ad3b2eafb15f6b418.jpg)
1leek
large, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch dice
![• 2 celery ribs, cut into ½-inch dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764477/graph/fooddb/f28d4ea25b981c80a67883a24f6f3183.jpg)
2celery ribs
cut into 1/2-inch dice
![• 2 small carrots, cut into ½-inch dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312211/custom_upload/1031eaaf8321d585f99b147587fedcef.jpg)
2carrots
small, cut into 1/2-inch dice
![• 4 garlic cloves, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
4garlic cloves
minced
![• 1 teaspoon oregano](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764803/graph/fooddb/0df3355d93215c7d72427cfc055fda53.jpg)
1 teaspoonoregano
![• ¼ teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554129700/custom_upload/4d23f9842617944c484e3014995f46ee.jpg)
¼ teaspooncrushed hot red pepper flakes
![• 1 zucchini, trimmed and cut into ½-inch dice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764866/graph/fooddb/130dbc585672327e13144e2500a2f07d.jpg)
1zucchini
trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
![• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312241/custom_upload/44fa21d42ac048f6d14666536ec27991.jpg)
1 x 14.5 ouncesdiced tomatoes in juice
can
![• 1 tablespoon tomato paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
1 tablespoontomato paste
![• 6-8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981372/custom_upload/4b9cce2bf1a959510278c09e18acf423.jpg)
6 cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
![• Rind from a 1-lb chunk of Parmesan cheese (OPTIONAL)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764468/graph/fooddb/7ad68a630b5b8a706976282ff3340ef9.jpg)
1 lbParmesan cheese
chunk, OPTIONAL
![• 1 bay leaf](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764896/graph/fooddb/140067c9f3967be04704d26dce8063f6.jpg)
1bay leaf
![• 1 can kidney beans](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764681/graph/fooddb/df03f6d2b4685d39ce603d028f0bd410.jpg)
1can kidney beans
![• 1½ cups packed thinly sliced kale, thick stems removed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764897/graph/fooddb/3fd0929b3c072e224ddbe00db37fbe8d.jpg)
1 ½ cupskale
packed, thinly sliced, thick stems removed
![• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764459/graph/fooddb/dd4fb8d3133c4abb9cf8d993605cceba.jpg)
Sea salt
![• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
black pepper
freshly ground
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the prosciutto and oil together in a soup pot over medium heat just until the prosciutto is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Then, add the onion and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, garlic and oregano, and cook until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes more.
Step 3
Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their liquid and the tomato paste, bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the broth, bay leaf and the Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Stir in the beans and kale and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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