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Authentic Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup with Rosemary and Kale (One-Pot Weeknight Meal)

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy Tuscan white bean soup featuring white beans, dark green kale, and bits of tomato.
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Make this hearty, comforting Tuscan White Bean Soup in one pot. It uses simple ingredients and Italian herbs to create a flavorful, creamy dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (reserve liquid from one can)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the rinsed cannellini beans. Take about half of the beans and mash them with a fork or blend them with a little reserved bean liquid until creamy. Return the mashed beans to the pot. This step helps create a creamy texture without needing a blender for the whole soup.
  5. Stir in the chopped kale. Cook until the kale wilts, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Heat through gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Serve the soup hot with slices of crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a smoother soup, blend about half of the entire soup mixture using an immersion blender before adding the kale.
  • This soup is excellent for meal planning; flavors deepen overnight.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to cooking from scratch, consider using meal delivery companies for quick side dishes.

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