Giada's Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup

Warm, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, Giada's Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup is the ultimate cozy meal. This hearty Italian-inspired dish features tender cannellini beans simmered with aromatic garlic, rosemary, and thyme for a rich, herbaceous broth. Packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, celery, and baby spinach, this versatile soup strikes the perfect balance between creamy and chunky thanks to a partial blend. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight dinner option or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it with a sprinkle of parmesan and a slab of crusty bread for a true taste of Tuscany. Perfect for cold nights or any time you crave simple, rustic comfort food, this soup is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans (white beans), rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
• 0.25 cups parmesan cheese, grated (optional for garnish)
• 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onions are translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the cannellini beans, vegetable or chicken broth, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup to your desired consistency—it should be creamy but still have some chunks of beans and vegetables for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

If using baby spinach, stir it into the soup during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking until wilted.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2783.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2510.5

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 35.7mg	0%
Sodium 9997.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1490.7mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 4807.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 58.5%