WHITE BEAN BISQUE

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Cute parmesan crisps make a zippy topping for this rich, full-flavored soup from Linda Miranda of Wakefield, Rhode Island. "We love the Italian sausage garnish," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Cayenne pepper
1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons sherry, optional
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Spoon Parmesan cheese into six mounds 3 in. apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spread into 1-1/2-in. circles. Sprinkle with a dash of cayenne. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool. , In a saucepan, cook sausage and onion in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute garlic for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in the beans, broth, cream, sherry if desired, parsley, salt, thyme and a dash of cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Cool slightly., Transfer to a blender; cover and process on high until almost blended. Pour into soup bowls; sprinkle with sausage mixture and Parmesan crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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