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Genoese Minestrone

Good food magazine, october 1986. prep time does not include 1 hour of soaking time for beans.

Steps

Soak beans in at least 1 inch of water in small saucepan overnight.
Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat.
Remove all but 2 t.
Of the fat.
Leave bacon in pot.
Add oil and heat over medium heat.
Add garlic and parsley.
Saute until lightly colored , about 2 minutes.
Add onion and saute 1 minute.
Add 3 quarts water , the carrots , zucchini , tomatoes , and drained navy beans.
Season with salt and pepper.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 to 1-1 / 2 hours.
Add cabbage and simmer 20 minutes.
Add pasta and simmer until tender , about 10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Ladle soup into wide bowls.
Sprinkle with parmesan and basil.

Ingredients

dried navy beans, bacon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, onion, water, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, salt, fresh ground pepper, savoy cabbage, small shell pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh basil