Why Bean Liquid Is the Secret to a 30-Minute Minestrone That Actually Tastes Good
Brian Lagerstrom makes a quick spring minestrone from scratch in under 30 minutes, tackling common pitfalls like mushy pasta and blown-out beans. The video highlights smart techniques like staging vegetable additions, deglazing with white wine, and using bean liquid to build a silky, full-flavored broth. A great watch for anyone who wants a fast but genuinely delicious vegetable soup.
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🧾 Ingredients
- 132oz chicken or vegetable stock
- 22 cans white beans (or 1 batch homemade) with bean liquid
- 332oz bean liquid
- 41/2 cup dry white wine
- 51 lb asparagus
- 61 lb mixed greens (kale, chard, spinach)
- 71 medium red onion
- 84 cloves garlic
- 91 large bulb fennel
- 105oz dried pasta
- 116oz frozen or fresh peas
- 123-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 13Parmesan for grating
- 14Chile flake
- 15Black pepper
- 16Salt
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