>> title: Minestrone
>> category: Soups
>> tags: vegetables, greens, beans, pasta, italian, stovetop
>> counters: Pizzeria, Deli, One Pot, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: minestrone soup, minestra, Italian vegetable soup
>> pairs-with: focaccia, basil-pesto
>> servings: 6
>> time: 1 hr
>> washing-up: the soup pot
>> keeps: 3 days — the ditalini swells and softens, so cook it apart if you know you are making this ahead

>> step: sweat 10 min
Sweat @pancetta{3%oz}(85 g), @yellow onion{1%large}, @carrots{2%medium}, and @celery{2%ribs} in @olive oil{2%Tbs} for ~{10%min}.

>> step: simmer 25 min
Simmer @&(~1)soffritto{} for ~{25%min} with @canned diced tomatoes{14%oz}(400 g), @vegetable stock{8%cups}(1.9 L), and @cannellini beans{15%oz}(425 g; drained).

>> step: cook 10 min
Cook @&(~1)soup{} for ~{10%min} with @ditalini{3/4%cup}(115 g; or other small pasta), @zucchini{1%medium}, and @lacinato kale{4%cups}(120 g; stemmed and shredded, or savoy cabbage).

>> step: season
Season @&(~1)minestrone{} with @kosher salt{2%tsp} and @grated Parmesan{1/2%cup}(45 g).