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Ina Garten Tuscan White Bean Soup

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Ina Garten’s Tuscan White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting soup made with creamy white beans, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. It’s rustic, flavorful, and perfect for chilly days or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried cannellini beans (or 3 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained)
  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 6–8 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional, for added flavor)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using dried beans, soak them overnight, then drain and rinse. If using canned beans, skip soaking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and rosemary and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the beans, stock, and Parmesan rind (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. For dried beans, simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour until beans are tender. For canned beans, simmer about 20 minutes.
  5. Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamier texture while leaving some beans whole.
  6. If adding greens, stir in spinach or kale and let wilt, about 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve with grated Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • Use canned beans for a quicker version and reduce cooking time.
  • Add diced potato or small pasta for extra heartiness.
  • Substitute rosemary with thyme or add a bay leaf for varied flavor.
  • For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and skip the Parmesan rind.
  • Leftovers thicken as they sit—add broth or water when reheating if needed.

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