Minestrone
"Although there are many variations of this hearty soup, according to the region it comes from and the season, it will always consist of vegetables and stock with the addition of pasta or rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups dried beans, such as kidney beans or white (navy) beans
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5 oz. salt pork of slab bacon, diced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 carrots, diced
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2 potatoes, diced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3 quarts beef stock or water
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bouquet garni
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3 cups thinly sliced cabbage
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1 cup macaroni or any small pasta
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Grated parmesan cheese, to serve
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