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Tuscan White Bean Soup
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, drained and rinsed white beans, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the Tuscan White Bean Soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious and comforting Tuscan White Bean Soup!
Tuscan White Bean Soup, also known as Ribollita, has its origins in the Tuscany region of Italy. This hearty and rustic soup has been a staple in Tuscan cuisine for centuries, with its roots in peasant cooking. The dish features creamy cannellini beans, aromatic vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, and flavorful herbs like rosemary and thyme. Chefs in Tuscany take pride in using high-quality, local ingredients to create this comforting dish. Today, the best versions of Tuscan White Bean Soup can be found in traditional Tuscan trattorias and osterias, where it is often served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The key to a perfect Tuscan White Bean Soup lies in the slow cooking of the beans until they are tender and creamy, as well as the balance of flavors from the vegetables and herbs. While the traditional recipe calls for stale bread to be added to the soup, some modern variations omit this ingredient. Whether enjoyed in a quaint Tuscan village or prepared at home, Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delicious and wholesome dish that embodies the rich culinary heritage of Tuscany.
60 min
6
280 calories
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