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Tuscan white bean soup served warm with parsley and Parmesan in a bowl

Tuscan White Bean Soup – Cozy Mediterranean Comfort Bowl

Tuscan white bean soup made with creamy beans, vegetables, herbs, and a rich tomato broth. A cozy, hearty Mediterranean-inspired soup perfect for easy lunches or light dinners.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Soup Base:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Main Ingredients:
  • 2 cans 15 oz / 425 g each white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 14 oz / 400 g diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Finish:
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan optional
  • fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
    Onion, carrots, and celery sautéing in olive oil in a large pot for Tuscan white bean soup
  2. Add garlic and herbs: Stir in garlic, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Garlic, oregano, and thyme added to softened vegetables in a pot
  3. Build the soup: Add white beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper.
    White beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth added to the pot to build Tuscan white bean soup
  4. Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes so the flavors blend.
    Tuscan white bean soup simmering in a large pot until the flavors blend
  5. Add greens: Stir in kale or spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Add lemon juice.
    Kale added to Tuscan white bean soup with fresh lemon juice in the pot
  6. Serve: Serve warm topped with parsley and Parmesan if desired.
    Tuscan white bean soup served warm with parsley and Parmesan in a bowl

Notes

  • Mash a few beans for a thicker texture.
  • Use spinach for a softer finish or kale for more texture.
  • Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Great with crusty bread.