This is a great starter for a summertime BBQ or meal-type salad. Originally from a July 1983 issue of Bon Apetit that featured "New Soups for Summer".Chill time is not included in prep time.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Beans
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
- Abb cabbage, zucchini,leeks,tomatoes,carrots,celery, rosemary,red pepper flakes, and salt and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes.
- Add water, 2 cups beef broth and beans and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Puree soup in batches in blender; chill several hours or up to 1 week.
- To serve, thin soup with additional broth, if desired.
- Toast bread;rub lightly with cut sides of garlic clove.
- Brush bread with most of remaining olive oil.
- Ladle soup into individual bowls.
- Top with a crouton and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
- Place several drops of remaining olive oil into each bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 333.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 7
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