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white bean coconut soup bowl.

Tuscan White Bean Soup

5 from 2 votes
This Tuscan white bean soup is packed with herbs, shallots, garlic, beans, and all the comforting flavors you crave in a hearty soup. Whether you prepare a large batch for the week ahead or quickly whip it up on the weekend, this recipe is guaranteed to become a beloved family favorite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 large or 6 smaller servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 334

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 medium portobello or 1 ½ cups cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup shallot diced
  • ¾ cup carrots sliced into half moons
  • ½ pound sweet potato diced
  • 1 can (14 ounce) white beans I used Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 4 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry sage
  • 2 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 rosemary stalk
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon lime or lemon zest
  • 2 cup fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup coconut milk canned

Method
 

  1. In a Dutch oven pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots, carrots, and bell peppers, and sauté for 5 minutes.
    1 cup shallot, ¾ cup carrots, 1 medium portobello , ½ cup red bell pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until they release more liquid. Then, add garlic and lime zest, followed by herbs and spices, and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
    4 teaspoon fresh garlic, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoon Italian herbs, 1 teaspoon lime
  3. Pour in broth, add sage, bay leaves, rosemary, potatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
    1 teaspoon dry sage, 1 can (14 ounce) white beans, ½ pound sweet potato, 1 rosemary stalk, 2 small bay leaves, 3 cups vegetable broth
  4. Stir in coconut milk, simmering slowly for 10 minutes. Add spinach and serve garnished with cilantro and additional fresh herbs. Discard the bay leaves.
    2 cup fresh baby spinach, ½ cup coconut milk

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 782mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 10gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 14931IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  • To Store. Store leftovers in a covered container for 4-5 days.
  • To Freeze. Freeze soup for 2-3 months in freezer-safe containers or large baggies after cooling completely. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • To Reheat. Warm on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until heated through.
  • This a simple vegetarian version of Tuscan soup, feel free to add some freshly grated parmesan for serving!

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