Tuscan White Bean Soup Flavorful and Nourishing Meal

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 unit zest of lemon (optional)
• to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped spinach or kale until wilted.
6. For an extra burst of flavor, add lemon zest before serving.
7. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.