Description
A deliciously creamy and hearty soup filled with tender beans, rich tomatoes, and flavorful spices, perfect for cozy nights or quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 (14 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (about 28 oz total)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 5 oz fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- Crushed red pepper, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic along with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, and thyme. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the paste darkens and the spices become fragrant.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, cannellini beans, stock, and the Parmesan rind. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After 20 minutes, uncover the pot and remove the Parmesan rind. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts.
- Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra Parmesan and a pinch of crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the cannellini beans well. For a vegan option, use plant-based cream and vegetable stock. This soup can be customized with different vegetables and proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, cannellini beans, vegetarian, creamy