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 lb. cooked ham in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium zucchini, diced; 2 cans white kidney beans (cannellini; 15 to 19 oz. each); 1 Tbsp. olive or salad oil; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 can stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 to 16 oz.); 1 can chicken broth (13 to 14 1/2 oz.); 1 c. packed chopped spinach; grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. cooked ham in 1/2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 cans white kidney beans (cannellini; 15 to 19 oz. each)
1 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can stewed tomatoes (14 1/2 to 16 oz.)
1 can chicken broth (13 to 14 1/2 oz.)
1 c. packed chopped spinach
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Drain and rinse the white kidney beans.
2
Remove 1 1/2 cups beans to medium bowl.
3
With potato masher or fork, mash beans until smooth.
4
In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medium high heat, in hot oil, cook ham, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini, basil and pepper until vegetables are tender and begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
5
Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, spinach, mashed beans and 2 cups water.
6
Over high heat, heat to boiling.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
9
When serving, sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

570

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 lb. cooked ham in 1/2-inch pieces, 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, 2 carrots, sliced, 1 medium onion, diced, 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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