Description

This hearty and flavorful Tuscan White Bean Soup is a cozy, comforting dish that’s easy to make and perfect for chilly days. It’s filled with tender white beans, fresh vegetables, garlic, and herbs, simmered together in a savory broth. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, satisfying meal. This soup is naturally vegetarian, and you can easily make it vegan or gluten-free with simple adjustments.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern beans)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Sauté the vegetables:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add broth and tomatoes:
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add beans and seasonings:
Add the drained and rinsed white beans, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in greens and finish:
Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh spinach or kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted. Add lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls, and if desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or by removing a cup of soup, blending it, and stirring it back in.
To make this recipe vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan cheese alternative.
You can use dried beans instead of canned, but they will need to be soaked and cooked in advance.