Giant White Bean and Vegetable Soup
Our giant white bean and vegetable soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. It's made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onion, and can be easily customized to your taste.
This recipe was inspired by a classic Italian soup called "ribollita." Ribollita is a Tuscan soup that is made with leftover vegetables and beans, and is typically served with crusty bread. Our version of the soup is a bit more streamlined, but it still has all the flavor of the original. We also included some fresh basil to give the soup a bright and herbaceous flavor.
Giant White Bean and Vegetable Soup Giant White Bean and Vegetable Soup Giant White Bean and Vegetable Soup Giant White Bean and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the white beans, vegetable broth, tomatoes, and basil.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve hot.
  7. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of white beans, vegetables, and broth creates a hearty and flavorful soup.
  • The addition of fresh basil adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the soup.
  • The soup is easy to customize to your taste. You can add different vegetables, beans, or herbs to create a soup that is perfect for you.