Italian Comfort Food Recipe: Minestrone al Manzo
Serves: Serves 4-6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cubed boneless short rib
- 2 large potato peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots peeled and cubed
- 2 onions peeled and cubed
- 2 zucchini cleaned and cubed
- 2 stalks of celery cleaned and cubed
- 1-cup fresh peas
- 3 quarts beef stock
- 12 ounces of Italian tomatoes chopped
- 1 pc. Parmigiano rind
- 1-cup spagna beans
- 1-cup ceci beans
- 2 cups cooked faro
- Salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- Paesano extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In an 8-quart saucepan at medium heat add 2 ounces of olive oil. Season short rib cubes with salt and pepper, heat pan and then add cubed short rib. Continue to cook until beef cubes are browned approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Add vegetables to saucepan with beef and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes to integrate flavors.
- Add 2 quarts of beef stock and chopped Italian tomatoes.
- Add Reggiano Parmigino rind.
- Continue to cook at medium heat for 30 minutes, until vegetables are soft.
- Add beans, peas and faro and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
- When the soup thickens it is ready to serve.
- Serve in a deep bowl, toast a piece of ciabatta bread and drizzle olive oil, and grate fresh cheese on top.
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