Beef and Cannellini Bean Minestrone
Serving size: 5
Calories per serving: 156
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 rib celery, trimmed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup diced leftover pot roast
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup braising liquid from the pot roast
1 ounce 15- can diced tomato
1 ounce 15- can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 sprig of thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Increase the heat to high and add the beef and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste until combined. Add the broth, braising liquid, tomatoes and beans. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by a quarter, about 30 minutes. Remove the thyme sprig and discard. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese.
Source: Giada de Laurentiis - www.today.com
Source: Giada de Laurentiis - www.today.com
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