Hearty Italian Bean Soup

Name: Hearty Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 lb ham, cooked and cubed; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 can(s) white beans, 15 ounces; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp basil; 1/4 tsp pepper; 16 oz stewed tomatoes; 14 oz chicken broth; 1 c spinach, fresh and chopped; parmesan cheese, grated

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1/4 lb

ham, cooked and cubed
2

celery stalks, diced
2

carrots, chopped
1

onion, chopped
1

zucchini, diced
2 can(s)

white beans, 15 ounces
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1/2 tsp

basil
1/4 tsp

pepper
16 oz

stewed tomatoes
14 oz

chicken broth
1 c

spinach, fresh and chopped
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parmesan cheese, grated

How to Make Hearty Italian Bean Soup

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Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until smooth with a potato masher or fork.
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.
Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped spinach, mashed white beans, and 2 cups water, use spoon to break up tomatoes; heat until boiling.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.