Leek and Cannellini Bean Soup

Leek and Cannellini Bean Soup
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Angelo Acquista and Laurie Anne Vandermolen This soup is a terrific choice for those over sixty, as it's abundant in nutrients one especially needs later in life. These include healthy plant protein (older adults are prone to protein insufficie

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup diced turnip 1/2 tablespoon salt 6 cups chicken stock or water 1 1/2 (14-to 16-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (about 2 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano cheese

Instructions

In a large pot, put 1/4 cup of the oil over high heat and heat until it shimmers. Add the leeks and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, turnip, and salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cannellini beans and simmer for another 2 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle each portion with cheese and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.

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