Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Tuscan White Bean Soup recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This soup is packed with cannellini beans, vegetables, and fragrant herbs, creating a delicious and nutritious dish.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cannellini Beans:
- 3 15 ounce cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 2 cups chopped kale (stems removed, finely chopped)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/3 cup white wine (Pinot Grigio)
- 2 1/2 – 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Saute onion: In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute the finely chopped onion with olive oil until slightly browned.
- Add veggies: Add garlic, celery, and carrot. Saute until veggies soften and brown slightly.
- Add wine: Pour in white wine and cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
- Add all ingredients: Mix in remaining ingredients except kale. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend: Remove bay leaves, blend a portion of the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Add kale: Stir in chopped kale and simmer until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, optionally with bread on the side.
Notes
- Adjust broth amount based on desired consistency.
- Feel free to customize with additional herbs or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tuscan White Bean Soup, Italian Soup, Bean Soup, Vegetarian Soup