27 Dec White Bean Soup
Servings: 4
Estimated Total Prep Time: 55 minutes
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Calories: 536
Total Protein: 36 grams
Total Carbs: 77 grams
Total Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Total Fiber: 29 grams
INGREDIENTS
1 pound dried cannellini beans
4 ounces low-fat turkey bacon, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart chicken broth
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
PREPARATION
Place beans in medium saucepan and fill with enough water to cover beans by two inches. Slowly bring to boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit an additional 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, combine bacon and onion in large soup pot and cook for 5 minutes on medium-high, mixing occasionally. Add strained beans, celery, carrot, garlic, and broth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Place mixture in food processor and puree in batches to desired consistency. Fill four bowls with equal amounts soup and top each with 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese.