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Minestrone with Winter Vegetables
This soup will chase those winter chills away. The chunky, warm vegetables mixed with white beans are the perfect way to curl up on a winter evening.
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4
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6
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb (115g) smoked ham, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium leek, cut into 1/2-inch (1-cm) squares
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cups (750 ml) Savoy cabbage leaves, cut into about 1/2-inch (1-cm) squares
- 1 cup (250 ml) white wine or chicken broth
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
- 3 cups (750 ml) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) white beans, rinsed and drained
- Salt and black pepper
Directions
- In a saucepan, cook the ham, carrots, leeks and onion in the oil, without browning, for about 10 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook for about five minutes, stirring frequently. Add the wine and reduce for about two minutes.
- Add the broth and squash and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. Add the beans—season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup, and enjoy!
