215 oz. canscannellini beans (or navy beans) drained
5tbspolive oil
1mediumonion, chopped
3mediumcarrots, peeled and chopped
3stalkscelery, chopped
2cupsraw Wisconsin potatoes, peeled and diced
1cupfresh raw corn, off the cob or frozen
128 oz. canstewed tomatoes
2clovesgarlic, chopped
1 tspfresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
2 tspparsley, chopped
1-2 tsprosemary, chopped
1pinchred pepper flakes
6-8 cupschicken broth
salt & pepper, to taste
Parmesan Crisp
1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Soup
Heat oil in Dutch Oven or large Sauce Pan,
Add chopped vegetables and garlic, and cook 5 minutes until tender.
Add beans, chicken broth, herbs, seasonings and tomatoes.
Simmer 15-20 minutes.
Puree half of the soup mixture, then add it back into the rest of the soup.
Simmer 10 minutes.
When ready to serve Ladle into bowls, and garnish with a parmesan crisp and fresh herb
Parmesan Crisp
Lightly grease a parchment or foil lined baking pan.
Place heaping Tablespoons of grated Parmesan Cheese onto the baking pan.
Patting the cheese down.
Repeat with remaining cheese. Space the cheese about a 1/2 inch apart.
Bake 3-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool sightly before removing from pan.