TUSCAN BEAN SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO AND GRATED PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO

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Tuscan Bean Soup with Prosciutto and Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano image

Provided by Nancy Silverton

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Food Processor     Bean     Cheese     Garlic     Pasta     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Fall     Winter     Prosciutto     Cabbage     Simmer     Boil     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 15-ounce cans creamy beans (such as giant white beans, borlotti beans, or cannellini beans), not drained (about 6 cups)
6 large garlic cloves, grated or minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
4 large fresh basil leaves
2 cups shredded Napa cabbage (about 1/4 head)
High-quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Parmigiano-Reggiano wedge, for grating
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine the beans and their liquid with the garlic, salt, thyme, basil, and 2 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove about 1 1/2 cups of the beans, returning any garlic or basil to the saucepan. Use an immersion blender to purée the remaining beans in the pot until smooth.
  • (Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly then transfer it to a blender or food processor and purée, holding the lid down tight so the hot liquid doesn't splatter out.) Stir in the reserved beans and cabbage and thin the soup with water if necessary. Cook the soup over medium heat until the cabbage wilts and is slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide the soup evenly among four large soup plates or bowls, filling them to just below the rim. Drizzle each serving with high-quality olive oil and grate a thin layer of Parmesan cheese over them. Tear one slice of the prosciutto into a few pieces and rumple the pieces onto one bowl of soup; repeat with the remaining prosciutto slices.

Waashiefa 2illiams
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mohid Mandan
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.


Bdk Rakib
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This soup is delicious! The beans are creamy and the prosciutto adds a nice salty flavor.


Long life Enia
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big pot of it so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Fatima Mukhtar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.


Amos Nagle
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great soup for a potluck or a casual dinner party.


Chukwunonyerem David
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This is one of my favorite soups. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of beans, prosciutto, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.


Leila Gazieva
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big pot of it so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Asanda Ngcobo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mariam Aljzmati
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.


Lonnie Thomas
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This soup is delicious! The beans are creamy and the prosciutto adds a nice salty flavor.


Waleed Nisar
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I especially like the addition of prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.


Mfchaos4lifel 93
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Brenda Wyllis
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the texture of the beans. It's a great soup to serve on a cold day.


Syed Muhammad yasir
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was so flavorful and comforting. I especially liked the crispy prosciutto and the creamy beans.


noor udeen
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the combination of beans, prosciutto, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.