Ribollita with Herb Pesto

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

1
To prepare soup, heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add onion, carrot, and celery; saut 6 minutes or until onion is tender.
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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.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and pinto beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until hot.
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Remove from heat; keep warm.
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To prepare herb pesto, combine basil and remaining ingredients except bread in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping the sides with a spatula.
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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.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score20
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