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italian bean soup

Italian Bean Soup: 7 Heartwarming Reasons to Love It

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty Italian bean soup packed with flavors and nutrients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup dried cannellini beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use canned beans for a quicker option.
  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: italian bean soup, soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup