Name: Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe – Rustic, Hearty & Full of Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3–4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional); 3 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme; 3 cups spinach or kale, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil or lemon juice (optional, for serving)

Description

This easy Tuscan white bean soup is hearty, comforting, and full of rustic flavor. Made with tender beans, vegetables, and herbs, it’s perfect for chilly evenings and nourishing meals.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
3 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
3 cups spinach or kale, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or lemon juice (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

- Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until soft.
- Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in beans, broth, bay leaf, and herbs. Simmer 20–25 minutes.
- Mash some beans to thicken, then stir in greens.
- Simmer until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Add pasta or chili flakes for variation
Use dried beans if preferred (cook ahead)
Freezes well without greens (add fresh upon reheating)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Vegan-Friendly

Nutrition

Calories: ~300 per serving