| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Meats, Dairy | Dutch | 10 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Dried baby lima beans |
| 1 | T | Olive oil |
| 2 | c | Finely chopped onion |
| 1 | t | Fennel seeds, crushed |
| 1 | t | Dried whole thyme |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced | |
| 52 1/2 | oz | Low-sodium chicken broth |
| 5 cans | ||
| 2 | c | Diced zucchini |
| 1 | c | Small seashell macaroni |
| uncooked | ||
| 1/2 | c | Chopped fresh flat-leaf |
| parsley | ||
| 3/4 | t | Grated lemon rind |
| 1/4 | t | Salt |
| 1/4 | t | Crushed red pepper |
| 1 | 10 ounce wh baby clams, 1 | |
| can undrained | ||
| 5 | T | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| Fresh clams, optional |
INSTRUCTIONS
Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; saute 5 minutes. Add beans and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Add zucchini and next 6 ingredients; cook 15 minutes or until pasta is done. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 cup soup and 1/2 tablespoon cheese). Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #172 Date: Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:45:35 -0400 From: TheCookie@aol.com Serving Ideas : Garnish with fresh clams, if desired. NOTES : This inventive soup combines the ingredients of two trattoria classics: minestrone (which is made differently in every trattoria according to family tradition) and white clams with garlic and pasta. Ladle soup into individual soup bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
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