Description
A warm and cozy Tuscan-style white bean soup featuring garlic, herbs, and broth, with optional greens for added nutrition. This simple and nourishing recipe combines creamy white beans with fresh herbs and hearty broth, perfect for a comforting meal any day.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cans white beans, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup spinach or kale (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Beans, Broth, and Herbs: Stir in the drained white beans, broth, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add Greens: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spinach or kale to the pot and stir until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve the soup warm, optionally adding parmesan cheese or crusty bread on the side for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, partially blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer a portion to a blender and then mix back in.
- Adding a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or serving with crusty bread enhances the flavor and makes the soup more filling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Mediterranean
