Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

🍲 Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

A wholesome, cozy soup packed with beans, veggies, and Italian herbs — the perfect bowl for chilly days!

◾️ Ingredients

🔹️1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray for lighter version)

🔹️1 onion, chopped 🧅

🔹️2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄

🔹️2 carrots, diced 🥕

🔹️2 celery stalks, diced 🌿

🔹️1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added salt) 🍅

🔹️1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained & rinsed (cannellini or great northern) 🫘

🔹️4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 🍲

🔹️2 cups chopped kale or spinach 🥬

🔹️1 tsp dried basil 🌱

🔹️1 tsp dried oregano 🌿

🔹️1/2 tsp dried thyme 🌼

🔹️Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

🔹️1 bay leaf (optional) 🍃

👉 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté Vegetables

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

2️⃣ Add Tomatoes & Beans

Stir in diced tomatoes and white beans. Mix well.

3️⃣ Pour in Broth & Season

Add broth, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4️⃣ Add Greens

Stir in kale or spinach and simmer another 5 minutes, until wilted and tender.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread! 🥖✨

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total: 40 min

🍴 Servings: 4 | Calories: ~200 per serving