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A bowl of rustic vegetable soup with beans, spinach and served with grated Parmesan cheese.

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 being 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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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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