Description
In this classic Italian soup, white beans and vegetables are simmered in chicken broth with wine until tender, then pureed, and served with a spicy, fresh basil mixture.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered lengthwise
- 1 medium stalk celery, quartered crosswise
- 1 medium carrots, quartered crosswise
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
- 3 (19 ounce) cans Progresso® cannellini beans, drained
- 1 dried bay leaf
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 (32 ounce) carton Progresso® reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ¼ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, sliced
- ½ teaspoon gray sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Prep Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 6