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Tuscan White Bean Soup

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Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty, one-pot vegan meal made with cannellini beans, vegetables, herbs, and a splash of white wine. Creamy, cozy, and naturally gluten-free, this nourishing soup is packed with plant-based protein and fiber. It’s perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and easy to make in under an hour—comfort food at its healthiest.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (Pinot Grigio or dry white wine)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2½–3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden.
  2. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Pour in white wine and cook until mostly evaporated, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add beans, tomato paste, vegetable broth, herbs, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaves. Transfer 2½–3 cups of soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Stir in chopped kale and simmer another 3–5 minutes, until wilted. Adjust salt and optionally finish with a splash of lemon juice.
  7. Serve hot with rustic or gluten-free bread.

Notes

  • Bean alternatives: Great Northern, navy, or butter beans.
  • Greens swap: Use spinach or Swiss chard in place of kale.
  • Add-ins: Try potatoes, zucchini, or different herbs like rosemary or basil.
  • No wine? Skip or replace with more broth.
  • Texture: Adjust broth amount for thicker or thinner soup.

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