Minestrone with White Beans and Savoy Cabbage – Rancho Gordo

Name: Minestrone with White Beans and Savoy Cabbage – Rancho Gordo
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided use); 2 tablespoons salted butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 large russet potato, or 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; ½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved; 2 medium zucchini, cubed; 3 cups shredded Savoy cabbage or green cabbage; 4 cups vegetable or beef broth; 2 cups water; Parmesan rind (optional); ½ cup canned plum tomatoes, with their juice; Salt and pepper; 2 to 3 cups cooked Rancho Gordo white heirloom beans, such as Marcella beans, or Cranberry beans; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Marcella Hazan’s Minestrone alla Romagnola is a classic. We streamlined it a little, and also tried it in a slow cooker with great results (see note, below). Your bag of Rancho Gordo Marcella...

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided use)
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 large russet potato, or 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
½ pound green beans, trimmed and halved
2 medium zucchini, cubed
3 cups shredded Savoy cabbage or green cabbage
4 cups vegetable or beef broth
2 cups water
Parmesan rind (optional)
½ cup canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
Salt and pepper
2 to 3 cups cooked Rancho Gordo white heirloom beans, such as Marcella beans, or Cranberry beans
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese