Best Winter Vegetable Bean Soup Recipes

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WINTER VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO



Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup with Pesto image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Garlic     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pesto:
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
Soup:
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
1 6-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons water
8 cups canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For pesto:
  • Puree all ingredients in processor. Season with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For soup:
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in orzo; boil uncovered until orzo is almost tender, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in cannellini and crushed pepper; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pesto among 4 bowls. Ladle soup over pesto; swirl to blend. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.

WINTER VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



Winter Vegetable Bean Soup image

Folks always seem to ask for the recipe whenever I make this flavorful filling soup. And they're surprised to learn that refried beans are a major ingredient!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 quarts water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, diced
1 cup chopped cabbage
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans with green chilies
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Hot cooked macaroni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the celery, onion and garlic in oil for 7 minutes or until tender. Add the next 12 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. , Stir in beans. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve over macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WINTER VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO



Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup With Pesto image

Found this in December 2001 Bon Appetit when I was looking to duplicate Paneras Vegetable Soup with Pesto.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups basil leaves (packed)
1/2 cup diced tomato, drained canned
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 large leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only)
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
6 ounces white-skinned potatoes, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons water
8 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, rinsed, drained (white kidney beans)
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • For pesto:.
  • Puree all ingredients in processor. Season with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For soup:.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in orzo; boil uncovered until orzo is almost tender, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in cannellini and crushed pepper; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pesto among 4 bowls. Ladle soup over pesto; swirl to blend. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.

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