Tuscan Vegetable Soup

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium canellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 cup)
1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes
2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Directions

In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a masher or the back of a 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, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 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, if desired.

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recipe Tuscan Vegetable Soup
Michele Pembroke Pines, FL 11-08-2009
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delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Even my carnivorous boyfriend slurped this down in record time! The only change I made was in using a flavored (wine & herb)... chicken broth, added just a bit more flavor but I'm sure it would've been as good with regular broth. I'll definitely be making this one again!Read more
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Tracy Firestone, CO 10-08-2009
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Great soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best! I wouldn't change a thing. Made it for dinner and took the leftovers to work for lunch! (I used homemade... chicken stock.) Thanks Ellie! Read more
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Kristy Nanuet, NY 09-17-2009
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Very good soup
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This soup was good but I would suggest using fresh herbs for more flavor. Also, if there is only 4 cups of liquid going in,... how does that make 6 servings of 1 1/2 cups each? I thought the soup was enough for 2 for dinner with a little leftover for lunch tomorrow. If serving for more than 2 I would double the recipe.Read more
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Michelle Atlanta , GA 09-09-2009
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SO Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this soup with a few variations. First, I minced about 5 cloves of garlic, which I think adds a lot of flavor if... garlic is your thing. I also added more vegetables than the recipe called for (2 onions, 3 carrots, and a yellow squash).Second, I deglazed the pot with a couple of splashes of red wine after the vegetables cooked for about 10 minutes. I omitted the sage and added rosemary, oregano, and thyme instead. I also added a 28oz. can of diced tomatoes. The soup has fantastic flavor (the rosemary adds a lot of flavor!) and it is so wholesome. This is a keeper!Read more
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Berry Gilbert, AZ 09-01-2009
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So Hearty and Delish! Yummy for lunch the next day!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

YUM! I made this for my family and everyone loved it! We are definitely meat eaters, but this soup was so hearty and... tasty, even my teenage son loved it! So simple and quick! Great for lunch the next day or two! My husband went as far to say it is one of his favorite dishes. I did add a little cilantro and Avocado on top at the end, which gave a nice cool and creamy flavor. We will be making this again and again! I posted the recipe on Facebook and all my friends just love it! Thanks Ellie! Keep the healthy, yummy recipes coming!Read more
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Renee Fayetteville, AR 04-04-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe to a "T," except I added chipotle pepper seasoning, because I like my food spicy and the soup is... absolutely superb! I like to make a big pot of soup, chili, etc. for the week and honestly it gets better everyday! I'm toying with the idea of making it again for next week... the soup is just that good!Read more