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Tomato Herb Butter Bean Soup

Serves 4.

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Tomato Herb Butter Bean Soup
When you have to get dinner on the table fast, this hearty, easy-to-prepare soup is the perfect solution. Simply add a tasty side salad and loaf of fresh whole grain bread and you’ve got a nutritious meal the whole family will love.

Tip

Don’t fret if you can’t find ready-made sun-dried tomato paste—it’s easy to make your own. Simply soak 12 to 14 sun-dried tomatoes in a bit of hot water until they’re softened, add 2 cloves of sliced garlic and 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil and purée in blender. The paste is a delicious addition to soups, stews, and more!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) camelina or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) butter beans or giant white beans (about 2 small cans, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) sun-dried tomato paste
  • 3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 4 tsp (20 mL) grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 253
  • protein 15g
  • fat 9g
    • saturated fat 2g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 31g
    • sugars 6g
    • fibre 9g
  • sodium 121mg

Directions

01
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauteu0301 until just softened. Add celery and garlic, and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add beans, tomato paste, stock, and rosemary, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
02
Ladle soup into 4 serving bowls and top each bowl with a teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese.

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