HEARTY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 lb ham, cooked and cubed
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
2 can(s) white beans, 15 ounces
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp pepper
16 oz stewed tomatoes
14 oz chicken broth
1 c spinach, fresh and chopped
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until smooth with a potato masher or fork.
  • 2. In 5 quart pot, heat olive oil, ham, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini, basil, and pepper until veggies are tender and begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped spinach, mashed white beans, and 2 cups water, use spoon to break up tomatoes; heat until boiling.
  • 4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  • 5. Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
  • 6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

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