Description
Indulge in the warmth of Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This vegan and gluten-free soup is packed with nutritious cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs that create a harmonious blend of flavors. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this one-pot recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with additional veggies or spices. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 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, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add chopped spinach or kale until wilted.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg