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    Home » Soup, Chili & Curry

    Rustic Vegetable Soup

    Published: Jan 4, 2023 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Zimmy · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    A healthy vegetarian white bean and spinach soup in a pot and bowl. Served with croutons, shaved parmesan, parsley and chili flakes.

    Rustic Vegetable Soup.

    Did you know that January is National Soup Month? And what could be better than a satisfying, flavourful, vegetarian soup to warm your soul on a cold winter day. 

    This Tuscan-inspired bean and spinach soup is light, yet hearty.  Loaded with tender white beans, fresh vegetables, and dried herbs. It has a luscious broth, with a rustic, chunky texture.

    Aside from begin cozy, and satisfying, this delicious soup is ridiculously easy to prepare. Made entirely in just one pot with modest, inexpensive ingredients, it comes together in about 45 minutes. Plus, it is packed with healthy veggies and protein-rich beans, making it an ideal choice for guilt-free meal prep.

    So why wait? Break out your Dutch oven and give this recipe a try today!

    Tip: Substitute plant-based Parmesan to make this a delicious vegan meal.

    Watch how to make this Rustic Vegetable Soup here.

    Someone with a Hestan apron holding a shiny Hestan Dutch oven.
    Ladling a spinach and white bean soup out of a Dutch oven into a bowl.

    This soup was made in my Hestan Culinary 5-Quart Titanium Dutch Oven on an induction cooker. Proud Hestan Culinary Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    A healthy vegetarian white bean and spinach soup in a pot and bowl. Served with croutons, shaved parmesan, parsley and chili flakes.

    Rustic Vegetable Soup

    This Tuscan-inspired bean soup is light, yet hearty. Loaded with tender white beans, fresh vegetables, and dried herbs. It has a luscious broth, with a rustic, chunky texture.
    Aside from begin cozy, and satisfying, this delicious soup is ridiculously easy to prepare. Made entirely in just one pot with modest, inexpensive ingredients, it comes together in about 45 minutes. Plus it is packed with healthy veggies and protein-rich beans, making it an ideal choice for guilt-free meal prep.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian, Italian-American
    Servings 6 People

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 large carrots chopped
    • 1 medium fennel chopped
    • 1 jalapeño finely diced, seeds optional
    • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 can diced tomatoes strain and set aside reserved liquid (preferably fire roasted tomatoes)
    • 6 cups no sodium vegetable broth
    • 3 cups spinach leaves chopped
    • 1 can 540 mL white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 bay leaf

    For serving:

    • Croutons
    • Grated Parmesan cheese
    • Chopped parsley
    • Dried chillies optional

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the olive oil in a 5qt Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
    • Add in the chopped onion, carrots, fennel, and jalapeño. Stir, then sauté the vegetables until they have softened (8-12 minutes).
    • Add rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
    • Add in the strained tomatoes and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the tomato liquid, broth, beans, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let simmer for 15-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
    • Add the spinach to the pot and cook until wilted (3-5 minutes)
    • Discard the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired.
    • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with croutons, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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    Keyword healthy vegetarian soup recipe, National Soup Month, rustic tomato soup, tuscan italian soup, white bean and spinach, white bean and spinach soup
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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      January 05, 2023 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      This looks incredible! I love the fennel.

      Reply
      • zimmysnook

        January 06, 2023 at 9:11 am

        Hi Nicole,
        Thank you, we love when we can add fennel to soup!
        Happy Friday, thanks for stopping by!
        Elaine & James

        Reply
    2. Linda

      January 08, 2023 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      Zimmy & Elaine
      This recipe was so easy to make, hearty and delicious. The family loved everything about it.
      We’ll definitely make this again.
      Thank you
      Linda

      Reply
      • zimmysnook

        January 09, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Hi Linda,
        We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed this soup! Thanks for letting us know!
        Have a wonderful week!
        Elaine & James

        Reply

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