Tuscan Smoked Turkey-Bean Soup

1 . Stage

Place beans into a large bowl, fill the bowl with water, and cover the bowl with a cloth. Allow to soak overnight.

2 . Stage

Drain and rinse beans; place into a large soup pot. Add turkey legs, onion, and bay leaves to the pot, cover with water, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 3 hours.

3 . Stage

Remove bay leaves and discard. Remove turkey legs from broth, separate meat from the bones and tendons, and return meat to broth.

4 . Stage

Stir in celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until celery and carrots are tender, about 1 hour.

5 . Stage

Serve soup in bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.