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Minestrone: Carl's Chop House Minestrone

Source of Recipe

Carl's Chop House


List of Ingredients

4 Spanish onions diced
5 medium Idaho potatoes pureed
10 carrots diced
10 stalks celery diced
6 cloves garlic minced
5 basil leaves chiffonade (very fine strips)
5 lb. tomato pureed
1 T. kosher salt
1/2 T. black pepper
2 lb. white beans
4 C. beef stock or 1 C. concentrated beef base with 4 C. water
1 lb. small shell pasta or egg flakes


Recipe

In a 4 gallon pot add 5 quarts water and the beef stock. Simmer with carrots, onions and celery for 1/2 hour. Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and tomato. Simmer for 1 hour. Add pureed potatoes and beans. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Add pasta the last 8-10 minutes of simmering. Simmer to desired thickness (make sure beans are done).