TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP

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In this classic Italian soup, white beans and vegetables are simmered in chicken broth with wine until tender, then pureed, and served with a spicy, fresh basil mixture.

Provided by Progresso

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Progresso®

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered lengthwise
1 medium stalk celery, quartered crosswise
1 medium carrots, quartered crosswise
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 (19 ounce) cans Progresso® cannellini beans, drained
1 dried bay leaf
½ cup white wine
1 (32 ounce) carton Progresso® reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, sliced
½ teaspoon gray sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon, onion, celery, carrot and 2 cloves garlic over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Add beans, bay leaf, wine and broth; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cool about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic begins to brown. Stir in red pepper flakes; cook a few seconds. Stir in basil; cook until basil wilts.
Remove bay leaf from bean mixture. Pour mixture into food processor; cover and puree. Return to saucepan; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
Ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Top each with basil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1225.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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Majnoon Hejran

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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.

F Al R

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a great meal for a cold night.

Jontavian Dodson

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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and savory.

Khani Peshoo

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This soup is a winner! It's easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.

Eze Bright future

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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt and pepper to taste.

Rana Azan

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This soup is delicious! The beans are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful and savory. I added a little bit of chopped kale and it was perfect.

Elahi Ihsan

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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I always make a big batch and freeze it so I can have it on hand for busy weeknights.

Banana Lover

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is flavorful and filling, and it's perfect for a cold night.

Nev Thomas

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I'm not a huge fan of white beans, but this soup changed my mind. The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.

Sobia Hussain Wahab

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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were so rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

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