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Neapolitan Bean Bisque

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

1/2 cup chopped Onion
6 large cloves Garlic, cut in halves
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Leaves
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern or Navy Beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged Great Northern or Navy Beans, rinsed, drained
4 cups Reduced-Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 cup Frozen Spinach
3 to 4 tablespoons Basil Pesto
1/4 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper
Parmesan Cheese curls, as garnish

 
   
Preparation:  
   

Sauté onion and garlic in oil in large saucepan until tender, about 5 minutes; stir in herbs and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, vinegar, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Puree half the soup (about 2 1/2 cups) in blender with spinach and pesto until smooth; place in small saucepan. Puree remaining soup in blender with roasted pepper until smooth; return to saucepan.

Heat both soups over medium heat until hot. Ladle both soups into bowls simultaneously; swirl lightly with knife. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.