Best White Bean Minestrone Recipes

BUSH'S RED, WHITE AND BEAN MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Add sauage, brown well.
• Add tomato paste, cook 5 minutes till brown.
• Add onions thru oregano. Cook till garlic is aromatic, about 5 minutes.
• Pour into a 4 quart slow cooker. Add tomatoes and chicken stock.
• Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or till vegetables are tender.
• Stir in beans, zucchini, spinach, and pasta. Cook on high setting for 8 minutes or until beans and pasta are warmed thru and spinach has wilted.
• Pour the soup into bowls. Top with pesto and parmesan cheese.

SWISS CHARD AND WHITE BEAN MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes to soften. Add the swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until softened. Add the stock and beans and gently bring to a boil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Toast the ciabatta until golden on both sides. Rub the toasted bread with the cut sides of the garlic, then place each one in a serving bowl. Drizzle each piece of bread with olive oil and ladle soup over the bread. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

WHITE BEAN MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Cook onion, celery, and carrots in oil, over med-high heat in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.
• Add 2 cups water plus all remaining ingredients, except for cheese.
• Cover and let boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.