Easy Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup: A Hearty Comforting Meal
A cozy, flavorful slow-cooked Tuscan white bean soup with herbs, greens, and a creamy, comforting finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry white beans (soaked overnight) or canned
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain white beans until the water runs clear.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, beans, and broth to the crockpot. Nestle in herbs and bay leaves.
3. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then gently stir.
4. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours until beans are tender and broth thickens.
5. Stir in spinach or kale during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and topped with Parmesan.
Notes
Optional: Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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