Italian White Bean Soup With Broccoli And Prosciutto Ham Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 med onion sliced thin rings
- 2 med leeks, white and light green parts washed, and sliced into rings
- 2 x celery stalks with leaves sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 c. dry cannellini (white) beans soaked 6 hrs, and liquid removed (or possibly a 28 ounce can of them, liquid removed)
- 1 x bouquet garni of
- 1 tsp coriander seeds plus
- 1/2 tsp peppercorns plus thyme plus parsley and
- 1 x bay leaf tied in cheesecloth
- 8 c. water
- 1/2 c. finely-chopped prosciutto ham
- 4 c. broccoli florets in small bites
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
- If you are using dry beans, soak them for at least 6 hrs.
- To start the soup, saute/fry onions, leeks, celery, and garlic in the butter and oil on medium heat for about 5 min. Pour in the water and the liquid removed beans, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and plunge in the bouquet garni of herbs. Simmer for 2 hrs (less if you are using liquid removed, canned beans).
- When beans are completely tender, remove the bouquet garni, and season to taste. You can leave at a low simmer at this point.
- When ready to serve, stir in the prosciutto ham and the broccoli. You do not want to do this earlier, because the broccoli will turn color. Simmer for about 5 min, till the broccoli is just tender.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar and grind a little more fresh pepper into the soup. Ladle into bowls and garnish with generous handfuls of fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm as a meal to 4, with lots of crusty bread.
- Comments: This hearty Tuscan soup is a superb blend of textures and flavors and colors - and is incredibly rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 581g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 90 | |
| Calories from Fat 58 | 64% |
| Total Fat 6.61g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2.34g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium 270mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 7.24g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.38g | 2% |
| Protein 2.12g | 3% |
