Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a comforting and hearty Italian-inspired dish featuring creamy cannellini beans, fresh herbs, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. Perfect for any season, this nutritious soup is easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, customizable for various dietary needs, and ideal for meal prep or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cannellini beans (soaked overnight if dried, or 2 cans rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add herbs and beans: Stir in the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Season and adjust: Remove the rosemary sprigs from the pot. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the thickness by adding more broth or water if you prefer a thinner consistency, or continue simmering to concentrate the flavors further.
- Garnish and serve: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a bright herbal finish. Ladle the soup into bowls, optionally drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use soaked dried beans or canned beans; soaking overnight reduces cooking time and improves texture.
- Fresh rosemary is preferred over dried for the best flavor.
- Simmer gently on low heat to develop deep, layered flavors without breaking down the beans completely.
- Mash a few beans with the back of a spoon during cooking for a creamier soup.
- Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil for enhanced richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg