Josie's Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with plant-based goodness, Josie's Bean Soup is the ultimate cold-weather comfort in a bowl. Brimming with a trio of wholesome beans—cannellini, kidney, and great northern—this soup features a rich medley of diced tomatoes, tender vegetables, and a fragrant blend of thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika. Simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth and finished with wilted baby spinach, it strikes the perfect balance between earthy, nourishing flavors and a touch of brightness from optional parsley garnish. Ready in just an hour and serving six, this one-pot wonder is a satisfying family meal that’s both vegetarian and endlessly customizable. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a cozy night in, Josie's Bean Soup is your go-to recipe for wholesome comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 15-ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the can of diced tomatoes (including juices) to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the cannellini beans, kidney beans, and great northern beans to the pot. Stir well.

Step 7

Season the soup with dried thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.

Step 10

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 12

Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3097.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.1

Total Fat 43.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6098.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 89.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 93.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1006.6mg	0%
Iron 31.9mg	0%
Potassium 6915.6mg	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: 20.1%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 60.7%