Ribollita with Herb Pesto
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Ribollita with Herb Pesto a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 152 calories, 6g of protein, and 7g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of basil leaves, lemon juice, flat-leaf parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare soup, heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery; saut 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in potato and sage. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chard; simmer an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until hot.
Remove from heat; keep warm.
To prepare herb pesto, combine basil and remaining ingredients except bread in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping the sides with a spatula.
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto over each bread slice. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls. Tuck 1 pesto-topped bread slice into each serving.