Description
A hearty and healthy soup featuring cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and greens in a flavorful broth. This Tuscan White Bean Soup is perfect for cozy meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Beans: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Add the cannellini beans and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir well to combine. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the Greens: Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Season and Finish: Taste the soup and season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For added richness, you can drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil over the soup before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to purée some of the beans and vegetables.
- This soup pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg