Tuscan Bean Soup

Prep: 180 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty Tuscan Bean Soup featuring tender navy beans, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a rich broth. Perfect for comforting meals and satisfying plant-based diets.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb navy beans, soaked overnight
  • 5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped fine
  • 3 carrots, chopped fine
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped fine
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled, seed squeezed out, chopped fine
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 2 Knorr chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. In a 5-quart heavy pan, sauté onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and parsley in olive oil for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Add the soaked beans, turning over to coat them well with the vegetables and oil.
  3. Pour in water, add chopped tomatoes, Knorr chicken bouillon cubes, and dried thyme.
  4. Cook over low heat for approximately 1.5 hours until the beans are soft.
  5. Taste and add salt if needed.
  6. Remove about one-third of the beans and puree them in a blender.
  7. Return the pureed beans to the soup and stir well before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

601 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 64.1g 23% DV
Fiber 22g 79% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 553.8mg 24% DV
Potassium 2635.5mg 56% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 944.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 90.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 246mg 19% DV
Iron 20.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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