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Tuscan Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup inspired by the traditional Tuscan cuisine, featuring beans, vegetables, and herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 cup kale chopped
Beans and Broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated, for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the zucchini, chopped kale, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a heartier version, add cooked pasta or rice to the soup before serving.

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