Description

Wrap yourself in warmth with this hearty, flavorful Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch, this comforting recipe blends creamy cannellini beans, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables into a soul-soothing bowl. It’s an easy recipe packed with protein, naturally vegetarian, and meal-prep friendly. Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, winter soup options, or food ideas to please a crowd, this one is a keeper.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups vegetable broth

2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)

2 cups chopped kale or spinach

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

2. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in vegetable broth, beans, thyme, and rosemary. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

4. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to let the flavors blend.

5. For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or standard blender.

6. Stir in kale or spinach and cook for 5 minutes until wilted.

7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh pepper.

Notes

For deeper flavor, add a Parmesan rind during simmering and remove before serving.

If using dried beans, soak and cook in advance for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 290
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: easy dinner, healthy soup, vegetarian, tuscan bean soup, quick meal