Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup is a comforting bowl of velvety beans and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy dinners or nourishing lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups fresh spinach (baby spinach preferred)
- 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2. Add the Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- 3. Introduce the Broth: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld together.
- 4. Blend in the Beans: Add the white beans and Italian seasoning to the pot. Let simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 5. Make It Creamy: Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream, heating gently without boiling.
- 6. Finish with Spinach: Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7. Serve hot topped with freshly cracked black pepper or with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg