Ingredients
- 1 can Cannellini Beans 15 ounces, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Onion Large, diced, about 1 cup
- 2 Carrots Diced, about ½ cup
- 2 stalks Celery Diced, about ½ cup
- 1 Zucchini Small, diced, about 1½ cups
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried
- ½ teaspoon Sage Dried
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 32 ounces Broth Chicken or vegetable; low sodium
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14½ ounces, no salt added
- 2 cups Spinach Chopped
- Parmesan Cheese Optional; to taste
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Small Bowl
- Large Soup Pot
Instructions
- In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a fork or spoon and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the mashed and whole beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Vegetable Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
97
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
316
mg
14
%
Potassium
391
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
3745
IU
75
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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