Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Tuscan Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 quart (1 liter) chicken stock; One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; One 15 oz (420g) can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed; 9 oz (250g) spinach, sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices Italian bread; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional), for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 leek, white and pale green parts only, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 quart (1 liter) chicken stock
One 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
One 15 oz (420g) can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
9 oz (250g) spinach, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices Italian bread
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional), for serving

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and leek and cook until softened but not colored.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the stock, tomatoes and their juices, and tomato paste.
5
In a bowl, mash half the beans with a fork and stir into the pot.
6
Bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Return the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
Add the remaining beans and spinach and simmer for 30 minutes more.
9
Place a slice of bread in each soup bowl.
10
Ladle in the soup, and, if you like, top with a sprinkling of Parmesan.

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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: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving, 1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, sliced, 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, sliced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuscan Bean Soup

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