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Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup

Warm Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup to Comfort Your Soul

A comforting Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup that is nourishing and customizable, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Heated until shimmering
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced
For the Soup
  • 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 15 oz Cannellini Beans Canned or fresh
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Adjust fresh herbs quantity
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adjust fresh herbs quantity
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For the Finish
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion and stir frequently for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir in dried basil and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Fold in the spinach and lemon juice. Cook for about 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize the soup with different beans and greens to suit your taste. Use fresh herbs for better flavor.

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