Easy Tomato Bean Soup

Warm up your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Easy Tomato Bean Soup, a comforting recipe packed with wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients. This quick-to-make soup combines tender cannellini and kidney beans with vibrant tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a medley of sautéed vegetables, all simmered in a savory herb-infused broth. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, it's the perfect go-to meal for busy evenings or cozy meal preps. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan for an optional touch of decadence, and serve with crusty bread for an irresistible bowl of plant-based goodness. Whether you're looking for a healthy comfort food option or a simple one-pot soup recipe, this dish hits all the right notes while being vegetarian, customizable, and family-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 0 parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans and kidney beans to the pot, along with the dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 8

If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3094.8 grams (3094.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1851

Total Fat 66.10g	85%
Saturated Fat 13.40g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.30g
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 5983mg	260%
Total Carbohydrate 250.50g	91%
Dietary Fiber 75.50g	270%
Total Sugars 56.20g
Protein 76.00g	152%

Vitamin D 2IU	10%
Calcium 912mg	70%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 7113mg	151%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.3%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 52.7%