Minestrone – Episode 2716 | Ciao Italia

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 pound chunk Fortuna sopressata or finocchiona
• 2 carrots,inch dice
• 2 medium zucchini,inch dice
• 1 cup green beans, cut into thirds
• 2 potatoes, peeled,inch dice
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can well rinsed cannellini beans
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Several fresh basil leaves, torn into bits
• 2 tablespoons pesto (Optional)
• Grated Parmigiano Reggiano for sprinkling