Description
A simple, hearty soup made with creamy white beans, fragrant herbs, and nutritious greensโall simmered into a comforting bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sautรฉ until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the white beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Add the chopped kale or spinach and lemon juice, cooking until the greens are wilted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor, and let the soup rest for a while to develop the taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg