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Tuscan Vegetable Soup

This Tuscan Vegetable Soup is a warm embrace in a bowl! Packed with colorful veggies and savory beans, it's a hearty choice for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

For the Soup:
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 large Onion diced
  • 1 large Carrot diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Cannellini or Great Northern Beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Sage
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting Board and Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and sage. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced zucchini and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften.
  4. Pour in the rinsed cannellini beans, low-sodium broth, and canned tomatoes (with their juice). Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. In the last 5 minutes, stir in the baby spinach leaves until wilted.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Add more vegetables like kale or bell peppers for extra nutrition.