Description
A heartwarming and nutritious Tuscan white bean soup, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Incorporate the diced carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, white beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Mix in the chopped spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside rustic gluten-free bread.
Notes
Consider pairing with crusty gluten-free bread or a garden salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Tuscan, white beans, vegetarian, comfort food