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Italian bean soup

Italian bean soup
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Ingredients/Components

  • water - 2 c
  • pepper - 1/4 tsp
  • can chicken broth - 1 to
  • can stewed tomatoes - 1 to
  • olive oil - 1 Tbsp
  • dried basil leaves - 1/2 tsp
  • medium size onion - 1 item
  • grated Parmesan cheese optional - 1 item
  • medium size carrots - 2 item
  • cooked ham in one piece - 1/4 lb
  • medium size celery stalks - 2 item
  • cans white kidney beans cannellini, rinsed and drained - 2 to
  • packed fresh spinach leaves, chopped with stems removed - 1/4 c

How to make italian bean soup:

Cut ham in small pieces. Dice celery. Thinly slice carrots. Chop onions. Dice zucchini. Remove 1 cup of white kidney beans and mash with fork. In 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, ham, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini, basil and pepper until vegetables are tender (about 15 minutes). Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, spinach, white mashed beans and 2 cups of water. Using spoon to break up tomatoes, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Stir in remaining beans. Heat through.

To serve: Spoon soup into large soup bowls; sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 5 main dish servings.

Recipe categories: Soups & stews, Beans, Italian.

Rating:
Italian bean soup
3.4
Average rating: 3.4 of 5, total votes: 7
Cook. Time: PT20M
Total Time: PT20M


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