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Tuscan White Bean Soup

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beans, escarole, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian, wine

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This may well be my very favorite soup. It’s hard to just declare that because I love all my soups, but all right, I’ll just say it–It’s just perfect!  That little touch of white wine just makes this soup divine! I have recently updated this recipe to include whatever favorite “greens” you like, right before you are about to serve it. I especially love this soup with fresh escarole. It’s a wonderful addition, both nutritionally and culinarily. This soup is so comforting, heartwarming, filling and all that a soup should be on a cold wintery night in front of a roaring fire!

I make it for you in my own kitchen–here! …with a cameo appearance from one my sweet furry friends, Zouzou!

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  • Tuscan White Bean Soup
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Video
    • Nutrition

Tuscan White Bean Soup

* You can also use baby spinach, arugula, or kale if you prefer--whatever greens you have on hand!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, starter
Cuisine Italian
Keyword escarole and bean soup with tomatoes, escarole soup vegan, tuscan white bean and escarole soup, tuscan white bean escarole soup, tuscan white bean soup vegan, tuscan white bean soup with escarole, vegan escarole soup, vegetarian escarole soup, vegetarian tuscan white bean soup, white bean escarole soup vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 82kcal
Author Catherine Katz

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 shallots peeled and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15 oz can organic diced tomatoes
  • 3 large cans 1 lb 13 oz white northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tsp dry thyme or 2 Tbsp fresh
  • 1/2 tsp dry rosemary
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 3 Tbsp stone-ground cornmeal medium grind
  • 2 cups fresh escarole* rinsed and chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large cast iron dutch oven (I like Le Creuset but any heavy bottom deep pan will do) over high heat, add the garlic and shallots and sautée for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and continue to sautée over medium heat for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and salt and continue to cook for a few more minutes while stirring.
  • Add water and bring to a boil, reduce heat and add the drained beans to the pot and stir gently.
  • Continue to simmer covered for another 25-30 minutes.
  • Add the stone ground corn meal, one tablespoon at a time, stirring in between each so it doesn't clump.
  • Turn off the heat and add the escarole while the soup is still hot (or whatever greens you prefer); keep covered for at least 5 minutes for the greens to cook down or until ready to serve.
  • If you'd like your soup a little creamier, here is what I recommend you do, right before you put in the greens, use a smart stick hand blender to grind some of the beans to the desired creaminess (see the video clip below).

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Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg


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This is a great tool to make your soup creamier without any extra mess as you use right inside the pot–no transferring to the blender and no extra dishes!

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Comments

  1. Debbie says

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    5 stars
    I made this soup before the update and it was so delicious! Can’t wait to try it with the greens. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I love your recipes.

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    • Catherine Katz says

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      Even better Debbie!!! Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🙂

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  2. Elyette says

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    5 stars
    Hello Catherine! J’aime beaucoup votre soupe toscane j’ai habité à Florence et ça m’a fait me souvenir de cette soupe si réconfortante et typiquement toscane! A bientôt de vous lire.

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    • Catherine Katz says

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      Merci pour votre gentil mot, Elyette! Cela me fait bien plaisir! 🙂

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  3. Jon says

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    This made my whole house smell wonderful. I have tried three recipes now and all have been good.

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    • Catherine Katz says

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      YAY! I LOVE it Jon!!

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  4. Catherine Katz says

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    Thank you my Natalia! I wish you could have it with us tonight, my sweetness!

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  5. Natalia Katz says

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    This is my absolute favorite dinner to have on a cold night! I love this soup!

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  1. Leafy Greens! | Cuisinicity says:
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    […] Tuscan White Bean & Escarole Soup: I have recently updated this recipe to include whatever favorite “greens” you like, by throwing them in the hot soup, right before you are about to serve it, so it just has time to wilt. I especially love this soup with fresh escarole but I think collard greens (click here to see how to chop them), or Kale would be perfect too. Either one is a wonderful addition, both nutritionally and culinarily. […]

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  2. Cuisinicity Video: Tuscan White Bean Soup - Cuisinicity says:
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    […] Here is the recipe for you to follow along: […]

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