Tuscan Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, Tuscan Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. This vibrant soup combines tender cannellini beans, earthy kale, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. A splash of vegetable broth and juicy diced tomatoes create a rich, savory base that's perfect for cozy evenings. Finished with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, this easy one-pot recipe is not only bursting with flavor but also ready in under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up every delicious drop. Perfect for meal prep and naturally vegetarian, this Tuscan classic is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 medium celery stalk
• 4 cloves garlic
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 15-ounce cans canned cannellini beans
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups kale leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the vegetables have softened.

Step 3

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Drain and rinse the canned cannellini beans, then add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth.

Step 5

Chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the soup.

Step 6

Season the soup with dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve the Tuscan Bean Soup warm with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3326.8 grams (3326.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2040

Total Fat 66.40g	85%
Saturated Fat 14.70g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.50g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 8947mg	389%
Total Carbohydrate 284.70g	104%
Dietary Fiber 77.10g	275%
Total Sugars 45.00g
Protein 97.80g	196%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1477mg	114%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 8051mg	171%

*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: 28.1%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 53.5%