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Tuscan White Bean Soup

This Tuscan White Bean Soup is an easy, budget-friendly recipe that delivers comforting flavors and nutrition, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the soup base

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra-virgin preferred
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped Cook until translucent
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Avoid burning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf Remove before serving

For the broth

  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 15-ounce cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Can substitute with white kidney or great northern beans
  • 1 14-ounce can Diced tomatoes, undrained Tomato juice adds acidity
  • 1 cup Kale or spinach, chopped Kale holds up better to reheating
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Add just before serving
  • to taste tablespoons Salt and pepper

For serving

  • optional tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese Use vegetarian-friendly cheese if desired

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced carrots and celery, continuing to sauté for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, dried rosemary, and thyme. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

Cooking the soup

  • Add the chicken or vegetable broth, drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped kale or spinach. Allow the greens to wilt in the hot soup for about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.

Serving

  • Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, use quality broth, avoid burning garlic, and always add lemon at the end to brighten flavors. Leftovers taste even better!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3g
Keyword Budget-Friendly, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Healthy Soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup
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