Description
This hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, packed with vegetables and creamy cannellini beans. A touch of white wine and Italian herbs enhances the rich flavors, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 5 large celery stalks, diced
- 2–3 large carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 (14-ounce) cans low sodium cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 handfuls chopped kale or baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons parsley or basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Preheat a large pot on medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add celery and carrots, sauté for another 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Seasoning and Wine: Add Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds, stirring a few times. Add white wine and simmer until reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Add beans, broth, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend Portion of Soup: Remove 2 cups of soup, making sure to grab some veggies and beans, and purée in a blender or with an immersion blender.
- Combine and Finish: Return blended soup back to the pot along with kale and parsley. Stir and adjust any seasonings to taste.
- Serve Hot: Serve hot with crusty bread or dinner rolls.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat desired amount by simmering on low heat while covered.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container, leaving some room for expansion, for up to 3 months.
- For a thicker soup blend more of the soup.
- add a parmesan cheese rind while simmering for added depth of flavor.
- Lemon juice can be added before serving, for a bright flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
