Kidney Bean and Cracked Wheat Soup With Prosciutto
Published February 5, 1991
- Total Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
1 large onion, coarsely diced
2 large carrots, sliced in food processor
3 ribs celery, sliced in food processor
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
2 ounces lean prosciutto, trimmed of all excess fat and diced
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 cups canned kidney beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or ⅓ teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried
⅓ cup cracked wheat, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon chopped parsley for each 2 cups of soup (3 to 5 tablespoons)
Preparation
- Step 1
In large nonstick skillet gently cook the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and prosciutto in hot olive oil, about 5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 2
Add the beans, stock, wine and herbs; bring to boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, just to blend flavors.
- Step 3
Puree 3 cups of the soup solids in blender or food processor. Return to pan and add the cooked cracked wheat. Heat through and serve sprinkled with parsley.
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