Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food. This nutritious soup features creamy cannellini beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful blend of flavors that warms both the body and soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal that brings a touch of Tuscany to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add drained beans and diced tomatoes with their juice; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer for about twenty minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg