Tuscan White Bean Soup
A cozy and hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup made with protein-packed beans, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cans White Beans (canned or soaked dried beans)
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1 can Canned Tomatoes (diced or crushed)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and slicing the spinach.
- Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the drained and rinsed beans into the pot, stirring well.
- Flavor with fresh herbs, crumbling thyme or rosemary over the soup.
- Let the soup simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finishing touches: Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the warm soup in bowls with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with warm crusty bread or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, vegetarian, comfort food, white beans, healthy recipe