Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe
This Tuscan White Bean Soup is like a warm, cozy hug in a bowl! It's packed with flavor, healthy ingredients, and super easy to make. Plus, it’s perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty and comforting. Let me take you through everything you need to create this delicious dish.
Equipment
- Large pot: A must for cooking all ingredients together.
- Wooden spoon: Perfect for stirring without scratching the pot.
- Strainer: To rinse the beans.
- Ladle: Makes serving easy.
- These tools are simple but essential. You'll probably find them in your kitchen already. 🥄
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cans 15 oz each white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups kale chopped
- Parmesan cheese for serving 🧀
Every ingredient adds something special. Fresh veggies and herbs really bring out the taste!
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in broth, beans, tomatoes, and rosemary. Let it simmer for 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add kale in the last 5 minutes.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan!
This soup is simple to make, and I love how the smell fills my kitchen! 🍲
Notes
I sometimes add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick! If you don't have kale, spinach works well too.
Feel free to adjust the seasoning as you prefer. For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans. Enjoy with crusty bread! 🥖