Tuscan White Bean Spinach Soup (Printable)

Slow-cooked beans, spinach, and vegetables in Italian herbs. Comforting and light, ideal for summer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 4 cups baby spinach, packed

→ Beans

06 - 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Broth & Liquids

07 - 6 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice

→ Herbs & Seasonings

09 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Finishing Touches

13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
15 - Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

# Directions:

01 - Place onion, carrots, celery, and garlic into the slow cooker.
02 - Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with juice, and vegetable broth to the cooker.
03 - Sprinkle in dried Italian herbs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or until vegetables are very tender.
05 - Fifteen minutes before serving, stir in baby spinach and extra-virgin olive oil. Allow spinach to wilt.
06 - Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, so you can relax or finish other chores while your kitchen fills with inviting aromas.
  • The creamy beans and fresh spinach make it satisfyingly light for summer, yet comforting enough for any season.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on rinsing the beans—they can be salty and grainy straight from the can.
  • Mashing some beans into the soup before the spinach goes in gives you body without adding cream and became my go-to after a few bland batches.
03 -
  • Resist opening the slow cooker early, since long simmering brings out deeper flavors.
  • Grate Parmesan only at the table, so each person can control the richness—it's a small detail that elevates the experience.
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