It’s the little things in life that make me happy, like curling up on the couch with a good movie and a bowl full of hot soup to warm my soul. This bean soup does exactly that! In fact, you can make a double batch of soup and have plenty of leftovers for the weekly dinner rush, mopping it all up with a slice of our Cheesy Garlic Bread. Because, why not?
BEAN SOUP
Bean soup might sound basic, but the flavours are not. You will find yourself craving the deep, rich flavours of this wholesome soup with beans simmered in a tomato-based broth and sprinkled with salty parmesan. Perfect for any day of the week and all made in one pot. The bonus? This dish is perfect for vegetarians.
HOW TO MAKE BEAN SOUP
This bean soup couldn’t be any easier. Sauté onion and garlic. Add and boil broth with tomatoes, herbs and seasonings. Stir in beans and spinach. Add in parmesan cheese. All done in only 10 minutes!
WHAT BEANS ARE BEST FOR VEGETABLE SOUP?
For this recipe I recommend canned, rinsed and drained white beans or cannellini beans. You can use chick peas, black beans, kidney beans (red beans), pinto beans, etc. For convenience purposes, I have used canned beans in this soup.
DO YOU HAVE TO SOAK BEANS BEFORE COOKING?
If you’d like to use dry beans for this soup, I recommend soaking 2 cups of beans in water overnight. Beans must be submerged in a large bowl or pot of water and left to soak for 8-12 hours overnight before cooking.
SUBSTITUTES
Use fresh tomatoes in place of canned tomatoes for a richer flavour. Substitute spinach for kale if you don’t like spinach. If you are a meat eater through and through, you can also add shredded roast chicken to your soup for some extra protein. You’re more than welcome to add other vegetables:
zucchini carrots red peppers (capsicum) sliced cabbage frozen peas potatoes, sweet potatoes pumpkin (you will need to simmer soup for 5-10 minutes longer if using these veggies).
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BEAN SOUP?
Obviously, a good soup should always be paired with a warm piece of bread. We like to use a warm, Soft Dinner Roll smothered in butter or a thick slice of Artisan Bread to mop up any excess soup. If you’re craving a kick of garlic, you can always dip some Garlic Cheese Breads into your soup, with the melted mozzarella pairing perfectly with the rich, tomato flavours in the broth.
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