Southern French Vegetable Soup

Course Appetizers Total Time Under 1h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 bouquet garni
1 cup dried white beans such as navy or cannellini, soaked for 2 hours and cooked until tender, about 2½ cups cooked
1 cup miniature dried macaroni (ditalini)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
2 large bunches of fresh basil, stems removed, 2 cups tightly packed leaves
2 leeks, washed, white and tender green parts, sliced
2 medium size tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth or water
3 medium size carrots, chopped
4 medium size zucchini, cut into ¼ inch slices
8 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt
Slices of French bread, toasted
¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil
½ pound green beans, preferably small French type, cut into 1 inch lengths

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