Tuscan White Bean Soup
A comforting and delicious Tuscan White Bean Soup that warms both body and soul, perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and drain the beans, chop the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the beans and broth: Toss in the rinsed white beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Let it simmer: Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- Add your greens: Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season to perfection: Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on seasonal availability or preferences. Can be made ahead of time for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian, Tuscan, white beans, comfort food, healthy, easy