hearty italian bean soup

Name: Hearty Italian Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 pound(s) 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 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 16 ounce(s) stewed tomatoes; 14 ounce(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) spinach, fresh and chopped; - parmesan cheese, grated

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Ingredients

1/4 pound ham, cooked and cubed
2 - celery stalks, diced
2 - carrots, chopped
1 - onion, chopped
1 - zucchini, diced
2 cans white beans, 15 ounces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
14 ounces chicken broth
1 cup spinach, fresh and chopped
- parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make hearty italian bean soup

Step 1

Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until smooth with a potato masher or fork.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 5

Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
Step 6

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
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