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Pesto and Pipette Minestrone Soup
with toasted ciabatta
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g proteinVegetarian
- Mediterranean
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15 oz. Cannellini Beans
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6 oz. Pipette Pasta
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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1 Ciabatta
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) yOkQMXPm
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates107g
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Net Carbs101g
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Fat24g
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Protein30g
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Sodium2110mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop spinach.
Drain and rinse beans.Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice. -
2 Start the Soup
Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions to hot pot and stir occasionally until translucent, 3-5 minutes.Add tomatoes, mirepoix base, Italian seasoning, 2 1/2 cups water, beans, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bring to a simmer. -
3 Finish the Soup
Once simmering, add half the pasta (remaining is yours to use as you please!) and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir often until pasta is al dente, 8-10 minutes.
Stir in spinach until wilted.Remove from burner.While soup simmers, continue recipe. -
4 Toast Ciabatta and Finish Dish
Separate ciabatta halves. Evenly spread cut-sides with 2 tsp. pesto (reserve remaining for garnish). Top with 2 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place ciabatta, pesto-side up, directly on oven rack and toast in hot oven until golden-brown, 5-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing soup with remaining pesto and cheese. Serve toasted ciabatta on the side. Bon appétit!
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