This hearty winter minestrone soup recipe will warm you on chilly nights. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy! Recipe courtesy of The California Wine Club.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
• 3 Tbsp olive oil• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 lb cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 can (28 oz.) chopped tomatoes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1 can (14 oz.) baked beans
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese