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Hearty Italian White Bean Soup

Name: Hearty Italian White Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained; 2 to 2-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it's filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers. —Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 2-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato and carrots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add onion, celery, zucchini and jalapeno; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 164 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.

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