This is one of our favorite quick dinner ideas that the whole family will love. Vegetable broth provides the base for fresh broccoli and cannellini beans. Served with pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese, this soup is one of our most popular easy and delicious dinner ideas.
RecipeSavants.comThis is one of our favorite quick dinner ideas that the whole family will love. Vegetable broth provides the base for fresh broccoli and cannellini beans. Served with pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese, this soup is one of our most popular easy and delicious dinner ideas. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Vegetables Recipes, RecipesVegetablesAmericanBroccoli Bean SoupPT20MServes 4
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Medium Yellow Onion2 Cloves Garlic2.5 Cups Vegetable Broth1 Can Cannellini Beans0 To Taste Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper0.5 Ounce Parmesan Cheese1 Tablespoon Pine NutsArrange a steamer basket over a pan of boiling water. Place the broccoli in streamer basket and steam, covered for about 3 minutes. Drain well.
In a pan, heat oil on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for about 6 minutes. Add broth and beans and bring to a gentle simmer. Reserve ½ cup broccoli florets and add the remaining in pan. Remove from heat and keep aside to cool slightly.
Add the mixture in a blender in batches and pulse till smooth. Stir in salt and black pepper and serve with the garnishing of reserved broccoli, Parmesan and pine nuts.