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White Bean Pesto Soup

White Bean Pesto Soup
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Enjoy this delightful White Bean Pesto Soup that’s nourishing and easy to make! Try it today for a comforting meal everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 3–4 celery stalks (finely diced)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3 cans (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine fresh basil, parsley, garlic, blanched almonds, nutritional yeast, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery; sauté until the onion turns translucent (about 5-6 minutes).
  3. Stir in chopped garlic and red chili flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add drained cannellini beans and vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the prepared pesto and baby spinach; simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.

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