Description
Tuscan Butter Bean Soup is a warm, comforting dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. This delightful recipe features creamy butter beans, aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender kale, making it the perfect choice for cozy evenings or family gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious vegetarian soup that not only warms your soul but also satisfies your taste buds with its rich textures and robust taste. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cans butter beans, drained
- 4 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups chopped lacinato kale
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium-large stock pot over medium heat. Add rosemary sprig and sauté for one minute.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent (5-6 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in dried oregano and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for one more minute.
- Add butter beans, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the rosemary sprig and blend half of the soup until mostly smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return blended soup to the pot and stir in kale and heavy cream. Cook until kale is wilted (2-4 minutes). Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg