Hearty Italian Bean Soup
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By Just A Pinch KitchenCrew
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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
How to Make Hearty Italian Bean Soup
- 1Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until smooth with a potato masher or fork.
- 2In 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.
- 3Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped spinach, mashed white beans, and 2 cups water, use spoon to break up tomatoes; heat until boiling.
- 4Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- 5Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
- 6Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.
About Hearty Italian Bean Soup
Course/Dish: Bean Soups
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
