My Favorite Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs. Bacon Grease (optional)
• 14 ounces can Diced, Organic Tomatoes with no salt added, Drained
• 15 ounces can Organic White Beans with no salt added, half of them mashed
• 1 large Carrot, small dice
• 2 mediums Celery Stalks with leaves, small diced
• 10 cups Homemade Chicken Stock
• 2 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Extra Virgin for drizzling
• 1/4 cup packed fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
• 1 small Sprig of fresh Rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Head of Green Cabbage, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1 medium Onion, cut into a small dice
• 4 ounces Orzo (½ cup), uncooked
• 1 Rind of Parmesean Reggiano Cheese, about 2 inches square
• 1/4 cup packed fresh Italian Parsley Leaves, chopped
• Salt & Cracked Black Pepper to taste
• 4 Swiss Chard Leaves, woody stems discarded and chopped

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