Minestre
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb smoked ham or 1/2 lb turkey breast
- 1 lb fresh string bean
- 3 -4 large potatoes (russets)
- 3 -4 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 -2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- Cut ham (or turkey) into bite-sized cubes.
- Peel and cut potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Remove ends from string beans and rinse.
- Peel and chop garlic.
- Heat olive oil in large pot of medium high heat.
- Saute meat in oil until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add string beans, potatoes, thyme, pepper and salt.
- Add broth and additional water to just cover.
- Turn heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
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I learned to cook at my Italian grandmother's apron strings and have been cooking avidly since I was 8. I am a complete food junkie, love restaurants and foods of every nationality, mild to spicy, low-brow to haute cuisine.
Favorite food shows: Good Eats; Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Iron Chef, Anthony Bourdain, Americas Test Kitchen.