Description
Warm up with this hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup, a comforting blend of creamy white beans, fresh greens, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will transport you to Italy with every spoonful. Enjoy the rich flavors and nutritious ingredients that come together in a delightful bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add diced carrots and drained beans; stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and stir in Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in fresh greens and lemon juice; cook for an additional 2 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt or more lemon juice as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg