🍲 Tuscan White Bean Soup
📝 Description
This classic Italian-style soup is warm, nourishing, and packed with creamy white beans, vegetables, garlic, and herbs. It’s a budget-friendly, protein-rich dish with a cozy, slightly rustic texture—perfect for chilly days or light dinners.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Base
- Heat olive oil in a pot
- Add onion, carrots, and celery
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened
Step 2: Add Flavor
- Stir in garlic, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes
- Cook for 1 minute until fragrant
Step 3: Build Soup
- Add beans, tomatoes, and broth
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes
Step 4: Blend (Optional)
- Blend 1 cup of soup and return it to pot for a creamy texture
Step 5: Finish
- Add spinach/kale and cook 2–3 minutes
- Stir in lemon juice
- Adjust salt and pepper
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread
- Drizzle olive oil on top
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese
❓ Q&A
Q1: Can I use canned beans?
👉 Yes! Just rinse and drain before using.
Q2: How to make it thicker?
👉 Mash or blend some beans.
Q3: Can I add meat?
👉 Yes, add shredded chicken or sausage.
Q4: Is it freezer-friendly?
👉 Yes, freeze up to 2 months.
Q5: What greens work best?
👉 Spinach (soft) or kale (more hearty).