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Low-Cal Tuscan White Bean Soup

This soup incorporates the rich flavors of Tuscany with a hearty tomato and vegetable broth with white beans, sautéed veggies, and tomatoes. This easy recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes to cook that's ready within an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 121
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 small Yellow Onion (finely diced)
  • 15 oz. Cannellini Beans (1 can)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 15 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 stalks Celery (diced)
  • 3 cups Kale (chopped)
  • 2 large Carrots (diced)
  • 2 Zucchini (diced)
  • 1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (amount desired for extra spice)
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Basil
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • Fresh Chopped Basil (optional garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan (optional topping)

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Prep diced and minced vegetables on a chopping board including onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, kale, and garlic. Put aside gradually adding into a large pot or dutch oven.
  2. Place a large pot or dutch oven on the stovetop on medium heat. Sauté celery, onion, and carrots with a pinch of salt in olive oil for 4-5 minutes.  
  3. Add the zucchini and garlic, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Mix in ingredients including all the seasonings, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Stir together and bring the soup to a simmer.
  5. Adjust the heat setting to low-medium heat, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  6. Turn off the burner and stir in kale leaves to cook before serving.
  7. Taste soup before serving to add any additional needed seasoning.
  8. Garnish with grated parmesan and chopped basil as desired.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This low-calorie dish provides eight servings and only requires 1 hour before serving. You can also swap the kale for spinach if you're not a fan of the darker leafy green. Using fresh herbs is highly recommended for a bold and fresh flavor.