EASY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP

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Get long-simmered flavor in less time with creamy canned cannellini beans, mashed and blended with basil and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mash 1/2 cup of the drained beans; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
Add all remaining ingredients including mashed and whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 15 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 6 g