Minestrone - Gourmet's Fresh p161

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cups cooked large white beans
• 1/4 pound pancetta
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery rib
• 2 zucchini
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 pound potatoes
• 1/2 head savoy cabbage
• 1/2 pound kale
• 1 28 oz can tomatoes
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth

METHOD:

1. Saute bacon in oil. Saute onion till soft. 
2. Saute  carrot, celery and garlic 4 minutes.
3. Saute potatoes, zucchini and green beans 4 minutes.
4. Blanche kale and cabbage in water. Add.
5. Add tomatoes and broth
6. Puree half beans with 1 cup bean liquid.
7. Cover until needed.