Italian Peasant Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and nourishing Italian Peasant Soup, a rustic classic that celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients. This one-pot wonder is brimming with flavor, featuring tender cannellini beans, vibrant kale, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery. Simmered with robust herbs, a savory broth, and the option to include hearty chunks of day-old crusty bread, this soul-warming soup is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal, it’s a nutritious and delicious way to embrace the charm of Italian countryside cooking. Don’t forget to sprinkle a touch of Parmesan on top for that perfect finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 4 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups day-old crusty bread, cubed (optional)
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, chicken or vegetable stock, kale, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

If desired, add the cubed day-old bread directly to the soup and let it soak for about 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3294.5 grams (3294.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2385

Total Fat 90.10g	116%
Saturated Fat 32.00g	160%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 12115mg	527%
Total Carbohydrate 285.30g	104%
Dietary Fiber 49.60g	177%
Total Sugars 40.40g
Protein 120.00g	240%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2238mg	172%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 4655mg	99%

*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: 33.3%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 46.9%