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Nothing is more nourishing than a bowl of beans and greens. This Tuscan white bean soup recipe delivers lots of fiber, protein and nutrients in a hearty, comforting bowl. Packed with flavor and easy to make, it’s a fast and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in. It’s also a good option for vegetarian meal prep<\/a>, as it freezes and reheats well.<\/p>\n In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery; cook and stir until tender, three to four minutes. Then add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, one to two minutes.<\/p>\n Add the broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Stir in the spinach, beans and basil and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.<\/p>\n The best way to store leftover white bean soup is to transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it within two hours of cooking. This will help prevent the soup from spoiling and keep it fresh for up to three days.<\/p>\n You can absolutely freeze this white bean soup recipe. To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to airtight containers.<\/span> Pint containers are great single servings for soup. Label and date each container, and freeze them for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, this is a vegetarian soup recipe. Provided one uses vegetable broth and Parmesan without animal rennet, there are no other animal ingredients. To make it vegan, simply replace the Parmesan with vegan cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes, but for dry beans to work in this recipe, you’ll need to cook them ahead of time. Quick soak<\/a> them if you’re short on time, and then either simmer them in plenty of salted water, or use a pressure cooker<\/a> to make beans as soft as canned ones in a fraction of the cooking time.<\/p>\n We call for draining and rinsing the canned white beans in this recipe, but it’s also fine to pour the cans directly into the pot, if you like. The canning liquid, called aquafaba, will add some viscosity to the cooking liquid for your soup. 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Directions\u202f<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Saute the vegetables and add broth<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the greens and beans<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to Store White Bean Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Can you freeze white bean soup?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
White Bean Soup <\/strong>Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Is this white bean soup recipe suitable for vegetarians or vegans?<\/h3>\n
Can you use dry white beans to make this recipe?<\/h3>\n
Do you really need to drain and rinse canned beans for soup?<\/h3>\n