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TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (VEGAN VERSION)

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (VEGAN VERSION)
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Vegan one-pot soup with creamy cannellini beans, kale, vegetables, and Italian herbs. Gluten-free and protein-packed.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups kale, stems removed and finely chopped
  • 2.5 to 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh lemon juice for finishing

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown at edges.
  2. Add carrots and celery. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables develop color and soften.
  3. Pour in wine and scrape up browned bits from bottom of pot. Let wine reduce until mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add beans, tomato paste, seasonings, and 2.5 cups broth. Stir thoroughly to dissolve tomato paste.
  5. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove bay leaves. Transfer about 2 cups of soup to blender and blend until smooth, covering lid with towel.
  7. Return blended soup to pot and stir well. Add more broth if too thick, 1/4 cup at a time.
  8. Stir in kale and simmer for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  9. Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve with bread. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Browning vegetables properly builds deep flavor. Don’t rush this step.
  • Start with less broth. You can always add more to reach desired consistency.
  • Substitute extra broth plus vinegar if you don’t cook with wine.
  • Fresh lemon juice at the end is crucial for brightness.

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