Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Serves 8
Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 chopped carrot ( optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, stems removed, finely chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 32 ounce cans great Northern beans with juice or cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup ham or 1 ham bone
• sea salt and black pepper to taste

In a large -quart boiler over medium heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook for 8 minutes. Add rosemary, broth, beans and ham ( or ham bone) and or optional chopped carrots. Bring to a boil, stir, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve and drizzle remaining olive oil over individual servings for extra flavor.

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Lisa