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Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup

A comforting and nutritious soup made with cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Great northern beans or navy beans can also be used.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Use water for a vegan version, increasing seasoning.
  • 2 cups kale, chopped Can substitute with spinach.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Italian seasoning can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, drizzle in the olive oil and warm it over medium heat. Once shimmering, toss in the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic along with the dried thyme and rosemary; let them cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cannellini beans. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, letting the flavors deepen.
  5. Add the chopped kale and cook just until it wilts, about 5 minutes.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, pouring the soup into bowls, with an optional drizzle of olive oil on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup is delicious on its own or paired with crusty bread. For an added boost of flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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