"Creamy bean soup with sausage, topped with a deliciously punchy, red pesto. It's quick and easy to make, yet hearty and full of flavor..."
INGREDIENTS
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450 g/1 lb mild Italian sausage, no casings
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves
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1 small onion
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700 ml/3 cups chicken broth
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120 ml/1/2 cup puréed tomatoes
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80 g/3 oz tomato paste
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3 cans (360 g/13 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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3/4 cup/200 ml heavy cream
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40 g/1.5 oz grated Parmesan
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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8 tbsp red pesto, for serving
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1 tsp each: salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano
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1/2 tsp fennel seeds
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1/2 crushed red pepper flakes, more for serving