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Easy Italian Bean Soup
 
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Prep Time: 13 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 58 Minutes
Servings: 8
WONDERFUL flavor, so easy, and LOW FAT! Tastes lightly smoky and very distinctive. Just throw everything in a pot and boil! This soup was so delicious, I felt had to share.
Ingredients:
1 onion, quartered
8 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes or 2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can white beans, like canelini
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, not drained
30 baby carrots
10 baby zucchini (optional)
2 teaspoons vegetable soup mix
1 -2 frozen crushed garlic cloves or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon course black pepper
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in 6 quart pot.
2. Cover and bring to boil.
3. Reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes (but anywhere from 20 minutes - 1 hour will work).
4. Ladle into bowls and serve!
By RecipeOfHealth.com