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Pork 'Minestrone'
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Family Friendly
Pork 'Minestrone'

with Zucchini and Parmesan

Difficulty: 2/3
Italian

This wholesome and filling soup will remind you of Sunday lunch at Nonna's!

Allergens

Barley
Sulphites
Wheat
Milk

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Small Bowl
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Silicone Brush

Tags

Family Friendly
Quick Prep
Good
SEO
Ingredients
Ground Pork

Ground Pork

250 g

Orzo

Orzo

170 g

Ciabatta Roll

Ciabatta Roll

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

Zucchini

200 g

Mirepoix

Mirepoix

113 g

Baby Spinach

Baby Spinach

56 g

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

0.25 cup

Tomato Sauce Base

Tomato Sauce Base

2 tbsp

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Chicken Broth Concentrate

2 unit(s)

Oil

Oil

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

1 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.375 tsp

Zesty Garlic Blend

Zesty Garlic Blend

1 tbsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Preparation
1
Prep

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.Wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl.) Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces.

2
Cook orzo

Add orzo to the boiling water.Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-10 min.Drain and return to the same pot, off heat.Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then stir until butter is melted and orzo is coated.

3
Cook zucchini and start minestrone

Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a plate. Set aside. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork and mirepoix. Cook, breaking up pork with a spoon, until no pink remains, 5-7 min.**

4
Finish minestrone

Add tomato sauce base and 2 tsp (4 tsp) Zesty Garlic Blend. Stir to combine.Add broth concentrates, 2 1/2 cups (4 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. Bring to a boil over high.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until mirepoix is tender, 5 min.Add spinach, orzo and zucchini, then stir, until spinach wilts, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. (TIP: If you prefer a brothier soup, add more water, 1/4 cup at a time.)

5
Toast ciabatta

Meanwhile, halve ciabatta.Combine 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and remaining Zesty Garlic Blend in a small bowl.Brush oil mixture onto cut sides of ciabatta.Arrange on an unlined baking sheet, cut-side up. (TIP: Sprinkle half the Parmesan over top, if you want cheesy toasts!)Toast ciabatta in the middle of the oven until golden-brown, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep an eye on buns so they don't burn!)

6
Finish and serve

Divide minestrone between bowls. Sprinkle Parmesan over top.Serve ciabatta toasts alongside for dipping.

Nutrition per serving

1000

kcal

Calories

46

g

Fat

15

g

Saturated Fat

101

g

Carbohydrate

9

g

Sugar

9

g

Dietary Fiber

46

g

Protein

95

mg

Cholesterol

1470

mg

Sodium

with Chickpeas and Zucchini

2/3
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