Tuscan Vegetable Soup With Fresh Sage Recipe

Name: Tuscan Vegetable Soup With Fresh Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons sage leaves, coarsely chopped (NOT dried); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea; 1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup carrot, cut into coins; 1 cup zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash, diced; 1/2 cup celery & leaves, stalks diced and leaves minced; 1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 potato, peeled and diced; 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 6 cups sodium-free vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons sage leaves, coarsely chopped (NOT dried)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup carrot, cut into coins
1 cup zucchini or 1 cup yellow squash, diced
1/2 cup celery & leaves, stalks diced and leaves minced
1 medium sweet potatoes or 1 potato, peeled and diced
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups sodium-free vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a soup pot heat up the olive oil on low-medium heat and lightly saute the sage leaves; about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove leaves from pot and set aside. In same pot, saute the garlic until soft, only a minute or two.
2
Add the green peas, green beans, zucchini, carrots, potato and cannelini beans. Stir mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3
Add the vegetable broth and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide and ladle the soup into 4 individual soup bowls. Garnish each serving with the sauteed sage leaves.
5
Enjoy immediately! Don't forget the Italian bread and pop in a Bocelli CD (Furtiva Lagrina on the Viaggio Italiano recording) while you're at it!

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons sage leaves, coarsely chopped (NOT dried), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup fresh green peas or 1 cup frozen green pea, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Vegetable Soup With Fresh Sage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuscan Vegetable Soup With Fresh Sage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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