Description
Experience the ultimate cozy meal with this heartwarming Tuscan White Bean Soup. This rustic, Mediterranean-inspired dish combines nutrient-rich cannellini beans, earthy kale, and savory turkey bacon to create a wholesome, comforting experience. Perfectly suited for a busy weeknight, this soup delivers deep, savory flavors in under 45 minutes, making it an effortless and nourishing classic that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups fresh kale, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped turkey bacon and sauté for 5 minutes until golden and crispy; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the onion to the same pot and cook for 3–5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the beans, vegetable broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the kale and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
Stir the crispy turkey bacon back into the soup.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The flavors improve the next day. Texture Tip: For a creamier soup, mash a small portion of the beans against the side of the pot before stirring them in.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg