PESTO BEAN SOUP

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This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes, especially on those cold winter evenings. I make large batches and freeze it. Homemade pesto is tasty, but you can use store-bought to make the recipe really simple. Serve the soup with garlic toast and a green salad. -Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 large white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 cans (15 to 15-1/2 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Optional: Additional pesto and cheese

Steps:

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in 1/2 cup pesto. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 4-6 hours. Before serving, stir in remaining pesto and the cheese. If desired, serve with additional pesto and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges