Rustic White Bean Soup

Name: Rustic White Bean Soup
Ingredients: 8 large plum tomatoes, cored; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 2-1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 large plum tomatoes, cored
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
2-1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tomatoes and onion rings with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill tomatoes over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until skins blister, turning frequently; set aside to cool.
2

Meanwhile, grill onion rings over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until charred, turning frequently.
3

Peel off and discard charred skin from tomatoes; coarsely chop tomatoes and onion.
4

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, beans, water and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper.