Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs
Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs is a heartwarming dish bursting with flavor and nutrition. This delightful soup features creamy cannellini beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, making it the perfect choice for cozy dinners or meal prep. Easy to prepare in just one pot, this vegan and gluten-free recipe ensures you won’t compromise on taste while enjoying a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery for about 8–10 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cannellini beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes to develop flavors.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add chopped spinach or kale until wilted.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg