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White Bean Pesto Soup Recipe

White Bean Pesto Soup Recipe
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A comforting and nutritious White Bean Pesto Soup that is packed with fresh herbs, hearty beans, and a flavorful pesto swirl. This soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or a light lunch.

Ingredients

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Pesto:

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 3–4 celery stalks (finely diced)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pesto: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil, fresh parsley, garlic cloves, blanched almonds, nutritional yeast, and extra virgin olive oil. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
  2. Soup: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in the garlic and red chili flakes and continue to cook for another minute.
  4. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the pot, then pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the pesto until completely melted, and add the spinach. Simmer for 1-2 more minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  7. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

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Keywords: White Bean Pesto Soup, Pesto Soup, Vegetarian Soup

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