Description
Tuscan White Bean Soup is a warm, comforting dish that captures the heart of Italian cuisine. This creamy soup is brimming with flavorful vegetables, protein-rich beans, and aromatic herbs, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy nights in. Not only is it easy to prepare in one pot, but itβs also nutritious and perfect for meal prepβtasting even better the next day! Enjoy this hearty soup on its own or paired with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Β½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Β½ cup heavy whipping cream
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, and black pepper; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and Great Northern beans; bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute the turkey with plant-based sausage or mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Adjust seasonings according to your taste preference for a personalized flavor experience.