Tuscan Delight Soup Bobby Flay

Warm your soul with Bobby Flay's Tuscan Delight Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that captures the essence of rustic Italian cooking. This vibrant soup combines the earthy richness of kale, creamy cannellini beans, and sweet, tender vegetables simmered in a robust broth infused with garlic, oregano, thyme, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. A finishing touch of fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese takes this comforting dish to the next level, while a garnish of fresh basil adds a burst of fragrance. Ready in under an hour, this nourishing, veggie-packed masterpiece is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep—and it's even better with a crusty piece of bread for dipping. Discover the true taste of Tuscany in every spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 large Celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 28 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces Canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 cups Kale, stems removed and chopped
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra for garnish)
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper
• 0 as desired Fresh basil, 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. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the cannellini beans. Stir to combine.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the chopped kale and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the kale is tender.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh parsley, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3623.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1897.4

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 87.3mg	0%
Sodium 6856.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.8g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 96.6g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 2609.6mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 7344.0mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 37.8%