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Tuscan White Bean Soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup

This Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish made with cannellini beans, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender

Ingredients
  

Beans and Vegetables

  • 3 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • ⅓ cup white wine I used pinot grigio
  • 2 cups kale chopped, stems removed, finely chopped
  • 2 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth see notes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes omit if you don’t like spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Saute the finely chopped onion in a large pot with the olive oil.
  • Once it starts to brown slightly, add in the garlic, celery, and carrot. Saute an additional 10 minutes to let the veggies soften and brown slightly.
  • Add in the white wine and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients except for the kale and stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves, transfer about 2 ½ – 3 cups worth of the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer back to the pot and stir well to combine. If it’s too thick, add in more broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Add in the chopped kale and let simmer for a few minutes to allow the kale to wilt. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  • Serve warm as is or with a hearty bread on the side.

Notes

There is quite a big range for the broth depending on how thick you want the soup. I suggest starting with 2 ½ cups since it’s easier to thin out than to thicken up. You can leave the wine out if you prefer, but I recommend it for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 198mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1g
Keyword bean soup, Comfort Food, easy recipe, healthy soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup, vegetarian soup
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