Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup

Submitted by Jana Steinhagen

"A super healthy vegetarian version iof the classic Tuscan bean soup. Just 3 Weightwatchers Points per generous bowl."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 (400 g) can cannellini beans (drained)
• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cabbage leaves, chopped
• 50 g kale, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 4 sage leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 300 ml water
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian bouillon powder

directions

1. Sweat the Carrot, Onion, Celery and Garlic in the Olive Oil for a few minutes. Add a small pinch of Sea Salt at this stage.
2. Next add the Tomatoes, Sage, Thyme, Water and Stock powder and season with a little fresh ground Pepper.
3. Stir in the Cabbage and Kale, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through but still remain vibrant in colour.
4. Add the Beans towards the end and just heat them through in the soup.

Reviews

[Cj S.]

Did you know, that you can turn this into a Tuscan Bean Summer Salad? -------- You can, simply by NOT cooking the veggies, using cooked, but cold beans, & NOT using broth. ------Instead, dice and chop all the fresh veggies, ... 1 (40 g) can chopped tomatoes, 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cabbage leaves, chopped, 50 g kale, chopped ...add the cooked, but cold beans (1 (400 g) can cannellini beans (drained) (left unheated) , and simply add a vinaigrette dressing. --------You could even add black, or green olives, that people usually don't use in hot cooking. -------------- You could make up an Italian dressing, with Italian seasoning, and garlic, or put the onion, garlic, and these herbs, (teaspoon thyme leaves 4 sage leaves, chopped) in a vinegar, and olive oil dressing. ---------You could even make a Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing. -------------Also, If you wanted to, you could make this into a Tuscan pasta salad. ------------You could use some interesting shaped Italian pasta, (chill cooked pasta, add canned, or precooked, and chilled beans, and uncooked chopped fresh veggies). -----------Then add a creamy dressing made with vegan mayo (plant based diet also) , and Italian Seasoning. ------If you're not vegan, you can use regular mayo. ------------Any of the 3 ways, would make a great meal for a vegan/plant based diet, because the beans add protein.----------- It's still a great meal, for non vegans, or for Meatless Monday participants. ------------Top it off with a dessert made with grapes, and it's can be something really special. ------------Plus, it could be enjoyed year round, weather it's hot or cold outside.