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hearty italian bean soup

Ingredients For hearty italian bean soup

  • 1/4 lb
    ham, cooked and cubed
  • 1 c
    spinach, fresh and chopped
  • 14 oz
    chicken broth
  • 16 oz
    stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 can
    white beans, 15 ounces
  • 1
    zucchini, diced
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 2
    carrots, chopped
  • 2
    celery stalks, diced
  • parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make hearty italian bean soup

  • 1
    Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until smooth with a potato masher or fork.
  • 2
    In 5 quart pot, heat olive oil, ham, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini, basil, and pepper until veggies are tender and begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped spinach, mashed white beans, and 2 cups water, use spoon to break up tomatoes; heat until boiling.
  • 4
    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • 5
    Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
  • 6
    Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

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