Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Tuscan Bean Soup

Simple, fast and delicious ...
We really liked this one!

Directions and ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium canellini beans, drained and rinsed or soak 1/2 cup of white beans
the night before.
 
In  a large soup pot:
1 tablespoon olive oil 
Add and saute:
1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced 
When onions are soft add: 2 1/2 cups of veggies
I used 2 carrots, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 cup), 1 large potato, diced (1 cup)
 
Add:
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
beans
Bring to a boil and let simmer 1 hour.
 

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