italian tomato and white bean soup

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35 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Oct 9, 2010

A yummy hearty soup on a cold winter or fall evening.

prep time
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup frozen chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz can)
  • 1 can white kidney beans (cannellini beans), rinsed and drained (15 1/2oz)
  • 1 can chicken broth (14 1/2 oz can)
  • 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded romano cheese

How To Make italian tomato and white bean soup

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tbsp drippings in pan. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cook onions and garlic in drippings until tender. Add crushed tomatoes, beans,chicken broth, 3 tbsp of the basil, and sugar. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Step 3
    To serve, top each serving with crumbled bacon, Romano cheese, and the remaining basil.

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