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Hearty Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup: A Must-Try Delight!

A hearty and nutritious soup made with tomatoes and cannellini beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can 15 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), cannellini beans, vegetable broth, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped spinach and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added protein, consider including diced cooked chicken or turkey.
  • If you prefer a creamier soup, blend half of the soup and then stir it back into the pot before adding the spinach.

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