Heavenly Italian Bean Soup with Garden Herbs in 40 Minutes
A hearty Italian bean soup flavored with fresh garden herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups white beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add soaked beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best texture.
- Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg