Name: Ham and Vegetable Soup with Pistou
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced); 4 medium carrots (peeled and diced); 3 stalks celery (peeled and diced); 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced); 2 cups ham (diced cooked); 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth; 1 15- oz can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or one teaspoon dried); 1 cup farro; 1 15- oz can great northern beans (rinsed and drained); 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans (or use frozen beans, thawed, trimmed and cut into one inch pieces); 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 cups fresh italian parsley; 1 clove garlic; 1 lemon (zested); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1/2 cup plus two tablespoons olive oil; Additional garnish; lemon wedges; grated parmesan cheese