white bean soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 327.2
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.6 mg
  • Sodium: 1,867.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.1 g
  • Protein: 21.2 g

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Introduction

This soup can be served with or without the pesto. It is healthy and easy to fix.


This soup can be served with or without the pesto. It is healthy and easy to fix.



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    Pesto:
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 tbsp minced fresh basil
    1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
    1 tbsp parmesan cheese
    1 tbsp olive oil

    Soup:
    2 tsp olive oil
    1 cup celery, chopped
    2 med. carrots, chopped
    1 can tomatoes, pureed
    2 1/2 cups chicken broth
    1/4 tsp dried basil
    2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

For Pesto, combine garlic, basil, parley, cheese, and oil in a small bowl. Using the back of a spoon, mash into a paste.

For Soup, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery and carrots saute 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, and basil bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 10 minutes. Add beans and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Garnish each serving with the pesto if desired.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 1TRACYT.