Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot
  • Add bacon and onions and saute for 8-10 minutes
  • Add garlic, celery, carrots, & red pepper flakes and saute for another 5-8 minutes
  • Puree the undrained can of cannellini beans in a blender or food processor
  • Add , pureed beans, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes
  • Add the chicken stock and pesto
  • Bring the pot to a boil and reduce to a simmer
  • Add the other can of drained beans, the cabbage, greens and bread cubes
  • Cover and simmer on low for at least 30 minutes. All the veggies should be tender but the cabbage can be tender crisp.
  • Add salt as needed but remember the Parmesan will add a salty layer
  • Laddle into bowls and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to serve.
  • You can omit the bacon and substitute veg stock for chicken stock to make it a true vegetarian dish.

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    Nice sounding recipes!! five forks
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    Sound very good
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  • wynnebaer 15 years ago
    Sounds wonderful!!
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  • reanbean 15 years ago
    Sounds great on a fall day!
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  • bonjody 15 years ago
    It's that time of year, and soup hits the spot. Thanks for the post.
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