Tuscan White Bean Soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup

from asimplepalate.com
60 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 zucchini, diced
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 1 can 15 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp (each) dried thyme, oregano, basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes ((adjust to desired level of spice))

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté vegetables: In a large pot or dutch oven on medium heat, sauté in olive oil onion, carrots, celery, and a little salt for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini, cook for 3 additional minutes.

  2. 2

    Add liquids and simmer: Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, and all of seasonings. On low-medium heat, cover and let soup simmer for 30 minutes - stir occasionally. Turn burner off and stir in kale leaves.

  3. 3

    Taste and serve: Before serving, taste the soup. If it needs more flavor add a pinch more salt at a time until just right. Note: salt is your friend. It doesn't just add to a dish, it draws out flavor from the ingredients. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, grated parmesan, and serve!