Description
A hearty and creamy soup made with cannellini beans, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the Beans and Tomatoes: Stir in cannellini beans and diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in the Broth: Add vegetable broth along with rosemary and thyme; mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Using quality vegetable broth enhances flavor. Let the soup sit for better taste the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg