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Tuscan White Bean Soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish

A delicious Tuscan White Bean Soup made with turkey bacon, cannellini beans, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Beans and Vegetables

  • 3 cans (15 ounce) cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • ⅓ cup white wine I used pinot grigio
  • 2 cups chopped kale stems removed, finely chopped
  • 2 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth see notes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes omit if you don't like spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Saute the finely chopped onion in a large pot or Dutch oven with the oil.
  • Once it starts to brown slightly, add in the garlic, celery and carrot. Saute an additional 10 or so minutes to let the veggies soften and brown slightly.
  • Add in the white wine and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients except for the kale and stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaves, then transfer about 2 ½ – 3 cups worth of the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer back to the pot and stir well to combine. If it's too thick, add in more broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Add in the chopped kale and let simmer for a few minutes to allow the kale to wilt.
  • Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  • Serve warm as is or with a hearty bread on the side.

Notes

There is quite a big range for the broth based on desired thickness. Start with 2 ½ cups for a thicker stew. The wine can be left out if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 198mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1g
Keyword comfort food, healthy soup, soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup, Vegetarian Option
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