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Ina Garten’s Winter Minestrone: Cozy Turkey Bacon & Veggie Twist

Ina Garten's Winter Minestrone

Ina Garten’s Winter Minestrone is a deliciously cozy soup filled with turkey bacon and a variety of vegetables, making it perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 strips turkey bacon
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked cannellini beans
  • 1 cup small pasta
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
  2. Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until soft.
  3. Add carrots and celery, stirring for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil.
  5. Add green beans and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Mix in cannellini beans and pasta, cook until pasta is tender.
  7. Finally, stir in kale and the crumbled bacon, season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Consider adding Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

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Keywords: Ina Garten's Winter Minestrone, Cozy soup, Turkey bacon, Minestrone soup, Comfort food