Bean Basil Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Bean Basil Soup

• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Cannellini Beans
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt And Pepper
• Ditalini
• Basil Leaves

How to Make Bean Basil Soup

1. Heat the chicken stock in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes, chopped onion, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Continue to simmer until the onion is tender, about another 10 minutes.
4. While the soup simmers, prepare the basil mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, basil, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half of the beans and some of the soup's vegetables to the blender. Process until smooth.
6. Stir the basil puree back into the soup in the saucepan.
7. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
8. Stir the cooked pasta into the soup. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
9. If the soup is too thick, add a little pasta cooking water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.