Spring Vegetable Soup With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried navy beans
1 bay leaf
1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 medium leeks, diced and rinsed well
2 medium carrots, diced
8 oz red bliss potatoes
1 lb plum tomato, cubed
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 small garlic cloves
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 oz green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small zucchini, cubed
1 cup fresh shelled peas
1 tsp coarse salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Cover beans with 6 cups cold water in a large pot- Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour.
Drain beans; return to pot- Cover with 3 quarts cold water.
Add bay leaf and thyme; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium; simmer, partially covered, until beans are barely tender, about 2 hours.
Add leeks, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, and 2 cups water.
Simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Make pesto: Finely chop garlic in a food processor.
Add basil; process.
Add cheese and oil; process until combined.
Add green beans and zucchini to pot.
Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Add peas; cook until soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Divide among bowls; top each with 1 heaping teaspoon pesto.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	338.58 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.57g	13%
Cholesterol	4.49mg	1%
Sodium	898.29mg	37%
Potassium	1135.17mg	24%
Total Carbs	53.24g	18%
Sugars	9.19g	37%
Dietary Fiber	14.61g	58%
Protein	15.49g	31%
Vitamin C	36.4mg	61%
Vitamin A	1mg	32%
Iron	72.7mg	404%
Calcium	169.7mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.37 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.49g	13%
Cholesterol	1.3mg	1%
Sodium	260.97mg	37%
Potassium	329.79mg	24%
Total Carbs	15.47g	18%
Sugars	2.67g	37%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	58%
Protein	4.5g	31%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	32%
Iron	21.1mg	404%
Calcium	49.3mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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