Beans And Greens Soup Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 piece pepperoni - (abt 2" long) cut 1/4" cubes
• 1 med onion - (to large) minced
• 4 x garlic cloves chopped
• 4 c. minced greens - (lightly packed)
• 1 x celery stalk minced
• 1 med carrot minced
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil plus extra for garnish (or possibly 1 tspn dry basil)
• 6 c. stock (or possibly stock and tomato juice)
• 1 c. minced tomatoes liquid removed
• 1 c. cooked beans
• 1/2 c. uncooked rice
• 8 x kalamata olives - (to 12) sliced Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

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