Tuscan white bean soup with basil pesto drizzle

Servings: 2
Calories: 485
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Ingredients  

  • 1 Potato medium, peeled, diced 6.1oz
  • 4 tsp Extra virgin olive oil 0.6oz
  • 1 tsp Garlic minced 0.1oz
  • 1 Leek, sliced 4.4oz
  • cup Canned cannellini beans, rinsed 6.2oz
  • 3 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth 1.5pt
  • 2 tsp Pesto, low sodium 0.3oz
  • 1 dash Black pepper
  • 4 slices Whole-wheat bread 4.5oz

Steps 

  1. Boil potatoes in a large pot of water on the stove for 10 to 15 minutes, or cook on High in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes. When ready, the potato will be easy to pierce with a fork.
  2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over a medium heat and then cook the garlic and leek for 2 to 3 minutes, until transparent and fragrant. Add the cooked potato and the beans, and stir for another minute before pouring in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Using a handheld stick blender, process until smooth.
  3. Divide soup into two bowls and drizzle with basil pesto and black pepper. Enjoy with slices of toast.
  4. TIP: Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Calories 485
Total Fat 13.4 g
– Saturated Fat 2.1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 877 mg
Total Carbohydrate 74.6 g
– Dietary Fiber 11.5 g
– Total Sugars 8.4 g
— Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 17.3 g