Hearty Italian Bean Soup
1By Just A Pinch KitchenCrew
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Ingredients
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1/4 lbham, cooked and cubed
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2celery stalks, diced
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2carrots, chopped
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1onion, chopped
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1zucchini, diced
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2 can(s)white beans, 15 ounces
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1/2 tspbasil
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1/4 tsppepper
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16 ozstewed tomatoes
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14 ozchicken broth
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1 cspinach, fresh and chopped
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·parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make Hearty Italian Bean Soup
- 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.