Hearty Italian Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Hearty Italian Bean Soup

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 Pound ham -- cooked, cut into 1/2
2 celery stalk -- diced
2 carrot -- medium, chopped
1 onion -- medium,chopped
1 8 Ounce zucchini -- diced
2 15 Oz. Can white beans
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon basil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 16 oz. can tomato -- stewed
1 14 oz. can chicken broth
1 c spinach -- fresh, chopped
dash Parmesan cheese -- grated

1. Remove 1 1/2 cup white kidney beans to medium bowl; mash beans until
smooth with a potato masher or fork.
2. In 5 qt. pot, heat olive oil, ham, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini,
basil, and pepper until veggies are tender and begin to brown, about 15
minutes.
3. Stir in stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, chopped spinach, mashed white
beans, and 2 cups water, use spoon to break up tomatoes; heat till
boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Stir in remaining beans; heat through.
4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

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