Broccoli And Cannellini Bean Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
• Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.
• Tips & Notes.
• Tip: While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties. (These recipes are analyzed with rinsed, regular canned beans.) Or, if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch.

Steps:

• Trim and discard coarse leaves and tough stem roots from broccoli rabe. Cut off florets. Peel large stems and cut stems and leaves into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Rinse and drain. In a large skillet set over moderate heat cook the garlic in the oil until lightly golden. Add the broccoli rabe, broth, red pepper flakes and salt to taste and cook the mixture, over moderately high heat, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the cannellini beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is just tender and beans heated through.
• In a pot of boiling salted water cook the orecchiette until al dente. Drain. Add broccoli rabe mixture and toss to combine.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
• Pour in the broth. Cook, still over medium-high heat, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the broccoli. Cook, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in 1 can of beans, the salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce.
• In a food processor or blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Carefully return the soup to the saucepan. Stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 can beans. Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve with additional hot-pepper sauce if desired.
• Making creamy soups right in the saucepan is a breeze hen you use a hand blender, also known as an immersion blender. This wand-shaped gadget with a blender blade at the bottom has become a staple in many kitchens. It's easy to use and less messy than transferring the soup between the saucepan and a blender or food processor.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 223
• Total Fat: 4.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
• Monounsaturated: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Sodium: 363mg
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 15g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 Starch
• 1 Vegetable
• 1 Lean Meat