How to Make the Perfect Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup
Italian · Easy · 35 min · 6 servings
A hearty and comforting Italian-inspired soup packed with white beans, wilted spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a savory broth. This nourishing bowl is ready in under 35 minutes and deeply satisfying.
Why this recipe works
This Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 14g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 10 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Saute the Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to bloom and the tomato oil to coat the aromatics.
Step 3: Add Beans and Broth
Pour in the broth and add the drained cannellini beans. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 4: Blend and Cream
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, pureeing about one third of it to create a creamy thick texture while leaving chunks. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5: Add Spinach and Serve
Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread. Garnish with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- cannellini beans → great northern beans or navy beans
- heavy cream → coconut cream for a dairy-free version
- baby spinach → chopped kale or Swiss chard
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Blending the entire soup instead of just part of it which removes all the texture
- Skipping the partial blend step and ending up with a thin brothy soup instead of creamy
- Adding the spinach too early and cooking it down to mush instead of a bright wilted texture
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 14g protein, 42g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fiber.
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