Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs. This comforting vegan soup features creamy cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, making it an ideal dish for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Easy to prepare in just one pot, it offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that’s perfect for any season. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a quick weekday lunch, this nutritious soup is sure to satisfy your hunger while providing warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 8–10 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cannellini beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes to meld flavors.
- 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 hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg