Description
Hearty Tuscan white bean soup brings rustic Italian comfort to your kitchen. Creamy beans, aromatic herbs, and rich broth create a soul-warming meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 1/2–4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 celery stalk, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup white wine (pinot grigio)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing diced onions until they develop a golden-brown caramelized texture.
- Introduce minced garlic, chopped celery, and diced carrots to the pot. Allow vegetables to soften and slightly brown for approximately 10 minutes, intensifying their natural flavors.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine, stirring continuously until the liquid reduces and nearly evaporates, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate white beans, herbs, and broth into the vegetable mixture. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup. Using an immersion blender or standard blender, puree 2-3 cups of the soup until smooth and creamy, then return the mixture to the pot.
- Fold in fresh kale leaves, simmering until they become tender and slightly wilted. Taste and fine-tune the seasoning with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
- Perfectly caramelize onions by cooking slowly over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to develop deep, rich flavor without burning.
- Enhance vegetable depth by letting celery and carrots brown slightly, which releases natural sugars and creates a more complex taste profile.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth to make the soup completely vegetarian or vegan-friendly.
- Boost protein content by adding cooked shredded chicken or crispy pancetta for extra texture and flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg