Tuscan White Bean Soup Illustrated Recipe Card

Italy

Italian

45 minutes

Tuscan White Bean Soup

This Tuscan White Bean Soup is a comforting dish that brings the authentic flavors of Italy to your kitchen. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it's a perfect meal for any occasion and can be prepared in under an hour.

Ingredients

2 cups canned white beans, rinsed and drained

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

4 cups vegetable broth

1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 cups kale, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Hand-drawn steps

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the rinsed white beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, dried thyme, and rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped kale and allow it to wilt.

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired.

Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and sliced green onions.

Tiny tips

For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup and return it to the pot.

Feel free to add other vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Top with crusty bread for a heartier meal.

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