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Post by April B. on Jan 29, 2003 11:02:35 GMT -6
Minestrone
8 oz. dry navy beans or white beans 8 oz. salt pork or bacon 2 Tblsp. olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1-14 oz. can of Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped 2-1/2 quarts water 1 tsp. sugar
3 carrots, diced into 1/2" pieces 2 celery ribs, diced ino 1/2" pieces 1 teasp. dried oregano 1 teasp. dried sage leaves 1 larg can green beans 1-1/2 teasp. salt 1/2 teasp. pepper Romano cheese
Rinse beans thoroughly, place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil for one minute, shut off the heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour, then drain. If usinging salt pork boil it in water for 15 minutes to remove salt. Dice 1/4" pieces. Heat a large pot and add salt pork, cook lightly, add onion and garlic. Cook at a medium heat until onions are softened. Add the tomatoes, sugar, water, beans carrots, celery save, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the beans are tender. About an hour, add green beans, heat.
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