Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that beautifully combines tender white beans with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This rich, creamy soup is not only satisfying but also packed with protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Ready in under an hour, it can be served as a delightful starter or paired with crusty bread for a hearty main course. Perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight meals, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some whole beans intact.
- Reduce heat and mix in the chopped spinach; let it wilt for about two minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream or coconut milk; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg