# Minestrone soup (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Minestrone Soup Recipe - Italian Vegetable and Pasta Soup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.75 per serving, ~$15.00 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.25* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- handful pancetta
- a little bit olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- some onion _(amount estimated)_
- diced celery _(amount estimated)_
- 4 cloves garlic
- some chicken broth _(amount estimated)_
- some water _(amount estimated)_
- 1 can plum tomatoes
- over a cup cranberry beans
- chopped cabbage _(amount estimated)_
- to taste red pepper flakes
- dry italian herbs
- big pinch salt
- 1 can garbanzo beans
- 1 bunch swiss chard
- 2/3 cup ditalini pasta _(amount estimated)_
- to taste black pepper
- dusting parmesan cheese
- some parsley _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=14s) Sauté pancetta with olive oil in a pot over medium heat until almost browned.
2. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=20s) Add chopped onions and diced celery to the pot, cooking for about 4 minutes until onions become translucent.
3. [0:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=33s) Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute without browning.
4. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=65s) Pour in chicken broth, water, and crushed plum tomatoes, then bring to a simmer.
5. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=80s) Shell fresh cranberry beans and add them to the pot along with chopped cabbage.
6. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=96s) Season with red pepper flakes, dry Italian herbs, and salt, then stir in drained and rinsed garbanzo beans.
7. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=134s) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the soup for about 45 minutes until the cranberry beans are tender, adding water if it gets too thick.
8. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=142s) Wash, trim, and chop Swiss chard stems and leaves.
9. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=197s) Stir the chopped Swiss chard into the simmering soup and cook for about 15 minutes.
10. [3:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=216s) Check and adjust the soup seasoning with additional salt and black pepper.
11. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=249s) Add ditalini pasta, turn the heat up to medium-high, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
12. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHk6NSLGAkc&t=262s) Ladle the soup into bowls, finish with olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, and serve with bread.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef knife
- saucepan
- ladle

## What the video didn't say

- Exact quantities for pancetta, olive oil, onion, celery, chicken broth, water, cabbage, Swiss chard, parsley, and ditalini pasta.
- Exact cooking temperatures and exact burner settings.

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