PESTO BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Bean

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cloves garlic
pinch red pepper
2 cans cannellini beans in water
1 cup water
3 TBSP pesto (store bought)
3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped olives (pitted black and green from the deli, NOT CANNED)
1/2 cup roasted peppers (from a jar, not in oil)
grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Saute 5 sliced garlic cloves and a pinch of red pepper in olive oil. Add 2 cans drained cannelloni beans and 1 cup of water. simmer until thick, 8-10 minutes. Stir in 3 TBSP pesto and 2TBSP grated parmesan. Add 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup chopped celery; cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped olives and 1/2 cup roasted peppers. Warm through.

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