Broccoli-White Bean Soup

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Broccoli White Bean Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 large head broccoli (1 pound), cut into florets and thinly sliced stems
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 ounce shaved Parmesan (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Steam broccoli until tender.
2. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes.
3. Add beans and broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
4. Remove from heat.  Add broccoli and puree in batches in a blender until smooth.
5. Garnish each bowl with  shaved Parmesan (optional).

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories 128 Total Fat 4g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 51mg Total Carbohydrate 19g Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 3g Protein 6g Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 91% Calcium 8% Iron 12%

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Broccoli-White Bean Soup

 

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Grab a bowl of this deliciousness!

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli (1 pound), cut into florets and thinly sliced stems
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained
• 2½ cups vegetable broth
• ½ ounce shaved Parmesan (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Steam broccoli until tender.
2. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes.
3. Add beans and broth and bring mixture to a simmer.
4. Remove from heat.  Add broccoli and puree in batches in a blender until smooth.
5. Garnish each bowl with  shaved Parmesan (optional).

Nutrition Information

Calories: 128 Fat: 4 Carbohydrates: 19g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 51mg Fiber: 5g Protein: 6g Cholesterol: 0mg

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