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

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

Ashir
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


tega ransom Awinoje
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the beans, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Liv Mueller
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ryan Dunne
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sausage and the kale. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Mars Brunner
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shuwayne Wignal
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture of the beans and the flavorful broth. It's the perfect soup for a weeknight meal.


LA 'Destiny Fernander
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Lakshi Paudel
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the beans, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Fiza Jamshaid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sukram Bamjan
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the sausage and the kale. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Dj p
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Lilly-may Wigley
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the beans, vegetables, and herbs. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Konlan Emmanuel
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture of the beans and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ammad Jawad
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This Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are cooked until tender and creamy, and the soup is packed with vegetables and herbs. I added a little bit of sausage to mine for some extra f


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