Italian Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4-inch ham slice; 2 celery stalks; 2 medium carrots; 1 medium onion; 1 medium zucchini; 2 (15 to 19 oz.) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (14 to 16 oz.) stewed tomatoes; 1 (13 to 14 oz.) can chicken broth; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4-inch ham slice
2 celery stalks
2 medium carrots
1 medium onion
1 medium zucchini
2 (15 to 19 oz.) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (14 to 16 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1 (13 to 14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
Parmesan cheese

1
Cut ham into 1/2-inch pieces; dice celery, carrots, onion and zucchini.
2
Remove 1 1/2 cups beans; mash beans until smooth.
3
In 5-quart pan over medium heat, cook ham and all veggies in hot oil. Add spices.
4
Cook until tender and begins to brown, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes, broth, chopped and squeezed spinach, mashed beans and 2 cups water, using spoon to break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling.
6
Reduce heat to low; simmer to blend flavors, 20 to 30 minutes.
7
Stir in remaining beans.
8
Spoon soup into large bowls.
9
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4-inch ham slice, 2 celery stalks, 2 medium carrots, 1 medium onion, and more.

Yes, Italian Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Bean Soup

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