Tuscan Minestrone | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried cannellini beans (about 1-1/4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 4-inch sprig fresh rosemary
• About 12 fingerling potatoes or small Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• 2 to 3 small zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 3 cups)
• 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely sliced basil strips