WHITE BEAN SOUP PROVENCAL

White Bean Soup Provencal image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Beans

Time 7h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups water
1 lb dried white bean
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried sage
3 large plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/2 cup packed basil
1/2 cup packed parsley
3 garlic cloves
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons walnuts
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

Make pesto. Process everything in a food processor or blender until combined. Set aside.
For the soup, combine all of the ingredients except tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper and pesto in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low until beans are tender; 7-8 hours.
Add lemon juice and tomatoes during last 30 minutes of cooking time.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of mixed herb pesto into each bowl of soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 616.4, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.5