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Italian-Style White Bean Soup




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This soup is absolutely delicious! And fast to prepare which makes it good for a quick meal.

This recipe is attributed to Duane Daugherty.


List of Ingredients




1 lb ground turkey or chicken
1 egg white
1/2 c seasoned Italian bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 finely chopped medium onion
4 to 5 minced garlic cloves
1 can, 15.5 oz, cannellini or other white beans
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 c chicken broth
1 to 2 c fresh spinach, chopped coarsely
shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese

Recipe



Combine ground turkey, egg white, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Form into 1 inch balls.
In stockpot, cook meatballs in olive oil over medium high heat, about 3 to 4 minuts.
Drain.
Add onion and saute 4 miutes or until translucent.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Drain and rinse beans.
Add beans, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes and chicken broth to stock pot.
Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Add spinach and simmer 5 more m inutes.
Season as desired.
Garnish bowls with grated cheese.
4 to 6 servings.

Notes: I used ground turkey, a large egg white and Parmesan cheese.