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Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe

Tuscan White Bean Soup

A hearty and warming soup perfect for any season. This Tuscan White Bean Soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Blending Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 3 15 ounce cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1/3 cup white wine I used pinot grigio
  • 2 cups chopped kale stems removed, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth see notes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit if you don’t like spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Saute the finely chopped onion in a large pot or dutch oven with the oil.
  2. Once it starts to brown slightly, add in the garlic, celery and carrot. Saute an additional 10 or so minutes to let the veggies soften and brown slightly.
  3. Add in the white wine and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add in all remaining ingredients except for the kale, and stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Discard the bay leaves, then transfer about 2 1/2 – 3 cups worth of the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  7. Transfer back to the pot and stir well to combine. If it’s too thick, add in more broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Add in the chopped kale and let simmer for a few minutes to allow the kale to wilt. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  9. Serve warm as is or with a hearty bread on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker soup, use less broth. You can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a hint of freshness.