Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra; olive oil, to serve; 1 stick celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 1/4 pints vegetable stock; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can borlotti beans, drained; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 5 ounces cooked ham, shredded; 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra
olive oil, to serve
1 stick celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 1/4 pints vegetable stock
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can borlotti beans, drained
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
5 ounces cooked ham, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked crispy

1
Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the chopped vegetables and some salt and pepper. Cook very gently for 10 minutes until softened but not colored.
2
Add the stock, beans, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Lift out the herbs, then using a stick blender, whizz to a roughly chunky but creamy soup.
4
Stir in the ham and bring to a simmer.
5
Serve garnished with a few crisp slices of bacon and a swirl of olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra, olive oil, to serve, 1 stick celery, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Tuscan Bean Soup

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