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Healthy Tuscan White Bean Soup

Healthy Tuscan White Bean Soup

This Healthy Tuscan White Bean Soup balances creamy cannellini beans with aromatic herbs and kale for a comforting, light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed

Finishing

  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional

Instructions
 

Soup Base

  • Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 2 diced carrots and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
    2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 2 stalks celery
  • Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
    4 cloves garlic, 2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and add 2 drained, rinsed 15-ounce cans of cannellini beans. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
    4 cups vegetable broth, 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the broth.

Finishing

  • Add 2 cups chopped kale and cook 3 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Adjust seasoning before serving.
    2 cups kale, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Notes

These testing notes help you nail the soup consistency: in my third batch, a gentle mash of half the beans before simmering created a creamier texture.
Make sure to rinse the beans thoroughly to remove any canning liquid for a cleaner flavor.
Store leftovers in individual containers for quick lunches, and reheat gently on the stovetop to avoid over-reducing the broth.
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