Description
This Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup is a warm and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Featuring tender white beans simmered with smoky turkey bacon, fresh rosemary and thyme, and classic aromatics, this soup offers a creamy texture and vibrant flavors. It is a nutritious, filling, and customizable meal ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, bringing the taste of Tuscany to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 cup dried white beans (or 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (natural)
- 2 slices smoky turkey bacon, sliced into small pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Seasoning and Finishing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural), plus extra for drizzling
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Chop the fresh rosemary and thyme. Slice the turkey bacon into small pieces to ensure smoky flavor in every bite.
- Sauté the Aromatics and Turkey Bacon: Heat a pot over medium heat and add a splash of extra virgin olive oil (natural). Add the turkey bacon pieces and cook until crispy and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel. In the same pot, sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
- Add Beans and Broth: Stir in the rinsed white beans, chopped rosemary and thyme, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour in the vegetable broth (natural) and bring to a simmer to blend the flavors.
- Simmer and Season: Let the soup cook uncovered on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the broth to concentrate and the vegetables to soften. Season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Return the crispy turkey bacon to the pot and stir gently. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (natural) for richness. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley or shaved plant-based Parmesan (plant-based).
Notes
- Use a quality vegetable broth (natural) for enhanced depth of flavor.
- Slow simmering allows herbs and beans to develop full taste.
- Chop ingredients evenly for uniform cooking and appearance.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving to brighten flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Tuscan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Tuscan white bean soup, turkey bacon soup, comforting soup, easy bean soup, vegetarian alternative, healthy soup, meal prep soup
