10/28/2024
๐ฒ Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 medium onion, diced
๐ฅ 2 large carrots, sliced
๐ฅฌ 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
๐ง 3 cloves garlic, minced
๐ฅ 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
๐ฟ 1 tsp dried rosemary
๐ฟ 1 tsp dried thyme
๐ง Salt and pepper, to taste
๐ฅ 4 cups vegetable broth
๐ 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for added brightness)
๐ฟ Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Sautรฉ the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add onion ๐ง
and carrots ๐ฅ and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic ๐ง and cook for another minute.
Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes ๐
, rosemary ๐ฟ, thyme ๐ฟ, salt, and pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the flavors meld.
Add Spinach and Lemon Juice: Stir in fresh spinach ๐ฅฌ and lemon juice ๐, and cook until the greens are wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley ๐ฟ if desired.