Description
A rustic and comforting Tuscan White Bean Soup loaded with tender white beans, vegetables, and herbs in a flavorful broth. A hearty, wholesome soup perfect for chilly days and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in beans, broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add spinach or kale and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot and top with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans before serving. Add cooked sausage for a heartier version, or drizzle with olive oil and serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tuscan white bean soup, bean soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup
