SIMPLE WHITE BEAN AND PESTO SOUP

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With a loaf of crusty bread on hand, this recipe will have dinner on the table in five minutes. When you have so few ingredients, the quality must be impeccable. If you have homemade chicken stock, now is the time to use it. You could use a heaping tablespoon of pre-made pesto, but the pine nuts and Parmesan can be distracting from the subtle flavors of the beans. This simplified pesto couldn't be easier. Adapted from Barbara Kafka's _Soup: A Way of Life_ by Nick Kindlesperger at Serious Eats. http://bit.ly/dtLnzy

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch basil, rinsed and dried
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
2 (19 ounce) cans white beans or 2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine basil and garlic; process until finely chopped. While running, add oil slowly until a smooth puree forms.
  • Heat chicken stock and beans in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When it boils, reduce heat to medium-low, add a heaping tablespoon of the pesto (any excess can be frozen), the Parmesan and a few twists of black pepper. Simmer 1 minute to blend flavors. Taste and season with salt if needed.

Tanimu obedO1
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pesto and they always ask for seconds.


Liquat Ali
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this soup. The white beans and vegetables were really flavorful.


birdman Timo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of white beans, pesto, and vegetables.


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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick.


Ramesh Randika
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seed pesto in this soup. It turned out great!


Naba Islam
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It's also a great meatless meal.


Md: Shakib
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Enzo x gaming android
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Itel Vision
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I'm not a big fan of white beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The pesto and vegetables really complemented the beans.


Abosede Adegborogbe
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


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


Morgan Kids
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor.


Dipesh Baidya
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


JEON NONA
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the creamy texture and the pesto adds a nice pop of flavor.


shaharia sanvi
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover white beans.


Hdjh Hhdh
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Nama Mottaleb
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Hawkar Hadi jamil
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of white beans, pesto, and vegetables.