Lisa’s Winter Minestrone is a very hearty and satisfying soup- a meal in a bowl! With healthy ingredients, including cannellini beans and Swiss Chard, this soup also freezes beautifully. It’s a great soup to make during the holidays when you have many people coming over and need easy but delicious dishes at a moment’s notice.

Buon appetito e tutti a tavola as we look forward to Natale!

You can watch Lisa make this recipe on the Lisa’s Italian Kitchen YouTube channel here.

Lisa’s Winter Minestrone Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots peeled and chopped

3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped (optional)

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 lb Swiss chard, chopped

1 russet potato, chopped (cubed)

Salt and pepper

1 – 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes

2 fresh rosemary sprigs

and 

3- 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans

28 ounce beef broth

Parmigiano rind

Parsley

Lisa’s Winter Minestrone Directions:

Heat the Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, pancetta, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add Swiss chard and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and rosemary. Bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

In a blender, combine 3/4 of the beans and 1/2 cup of broth. Add to the veggie mixture with remaining broth and Parmigiano rind. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in the remaining beans and parsley. Serve.