Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tb olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 onion, sliced

1/2 can anchovies (can wrap rest of can in foil and freeze)

2 15 oz cans great northern beans

1/4 lb small pasta (tubetti)

3 c chicken stock

1 Tbsp lemon juice or mild vinegar

1/4 cup chopped italian parsley

1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a large pot, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Saute garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add onion and anchovies and saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat. Add 1 can beans with its liquid and chicken broth. Puree mixture with immersion blender. Add pasta and the other can of beans, rinsed and drained. Let mxture come to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice, parsley and cheese. Serve hot, with additional cheese if desired.

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