Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup with Olive Oil Finish in Just 1 Hour
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A hearty Tuscan bean soup finished with a drizzle of olive oil for rich flavor.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Drain and rinse soaked beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best results.
- Use fresh herbs if available.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg