white bean and parmesan soup with pesto

Name: White Bean and Parmesan Soup with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 16 wedges; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium carrots, cut into 2 inch matchsticks; 3 stalk(s) celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1/4 pound(s) prosciutto, sliced into thin strips; 4 cup(s) reduced fat, low sodium chicken broth; 2 medium tomatoes, medium dice; 2 can(s) 15 oz each cannellini beans, drained; 3/4 cup(s) freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 1/2 cup(s) homemade pesto; - salt and pepper to taste

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11 Pinches

Diana Adcock

Yes, IL

Updated on Aug 11, 2014

Perfect for lunch or dinner-serve with Caesar Salad & hot Italian bread.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 16 wedges
2 large cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, cut into 2 inch matchsticks
3 stalks celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 pound prosciutto, sliced into thin strips
4 cups reduced fat, low sodium chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, medium dice
2 cans 15 oz each cannellini beans, drained
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup homemade pesto
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make white bean and parmesan soup with pesto

Step 1

In a large stock pot heat oil over medium heat.

Step 2

When hot add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and prosciutto.
Step 3

Saute for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 4

Stir in tomatoes and broth.
Step 5

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Step 6

Add the beans, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 7

Remove from heat.
Step 8

Ladle into bowls.
Step 9

Top each bowl with cheese and a tablespoon of pesto.
Step 10

Serve. Caesar Salad and Hot Italian Bread are perfect additions to this soup.
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