Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup With Pesto Recipe

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Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup With Pesto

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Ingredients:

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2 cups basil leaves (packed)
1/2 cup diced tomato, drained canned
3 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 large leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only)
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
6 oz white-skinned potatoes, peeled, diced
3 tbsp water
8 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
6 oz green beans, trimmed , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 oz) can cannellini, rinsed, drained ( white kidney beans)
1/4 tsp dry crushed red pepper
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions:

For pesto:.
Puree all ingredients in processor. Season with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
For soup:.
Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in orzo; boil uncovered until orzo is almost tender, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in cannellini and crushed pepper; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide pesto among 4 bowls. Ladle soup over pesto; swirl to blend. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	544.44 Kcal (2279 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.97g	32%
Cholesterol	11.9mg	4%
Sodium	2703.63mg	113%
Potassium	1326.37mg	28%
Total Carbs	79.33g	26%
Sugars	16.09g	64%
Dietary Fiber	9.76g	39%
Protein	16.89g	34%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	223.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	72.93 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.81g	32%
Cholesterol	1.59mg	4%
Sodium	362.16mg	113%
Potassium	177.67mg	28%
Total Carbs	10.63g	26%
Sugars	2.16g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.31g	39%
Protein	2.26g	34%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	53%
Iron	1mg	40%
Calcium	29.9mg	22%

* 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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