Tuscan White Bean Soup

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

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