WHITE-BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 small leek (white part only), cleaned and finely chopped
8 ounces dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in water
7 cups vegetable or chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 large shallot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to tast

Steps:

  • To make the soup, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and leek and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a simmer. Cook until beans are almost tender, about 1 hour. Stir in potato cubes. Cook until potato and beans are soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, to make the pesto, place basil, shallots and garlic in a food processor. Process until chopped. Add olive oil and water. Process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down sides of work bowl. Season with salt. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with 2 teaspoons of the pesto and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 484, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1464 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Qasim raza
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Umair Akhtar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful pesto.


Aaron Hughes
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup is creamy, flavorful, and the pesto adds a delicious touch. I highly recommend it.


Alnoor Collection
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of white beans and pesto.


Adam shuffield
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I'm not usually a fan of white bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto added a really nice flavor and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.


Sarah P
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This is the best white bean soup I've ever had! The pesto is the perfect addition and really takes the soup to the next level.


Mike Bullari
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Delicious and easy to make! I added some extra vegetables to the soup and it turned out great. Will definitely be making this again.


Seif Error
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This soup is packed with flavor! The white beans are perfectly cooked and the pesto adds a wonderful depth of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Olivia Romee
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I love this recipe! The soup is creamy and delicious, and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


miraz Khan
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This white bean soup with pesto is a comforting and flavorful dish. The beans were tender and the broth was rich and savory. The pesto added a nice pop of flavor.


Peace Ibiwari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out delicious! The pesto added a nice touch of flavor and the soup was the perfect consistency.


Xander Chain
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This soup is a must-try for any bean soup lover. The white beans were cooked perfectly and the pesto added a delicious twist. I especially enjoyed the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


memes by McDonalds
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I tried this recipe and it turned out even better than I expected! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and the pesto added a burst of freshness. Will definitely be making this again.


Mama_Steve_Harrington
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This white bean soup with pesto was a delightful culinary journey. The combination of creamy beans, aromatic broth, and vibrant pesto created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds.