Description
This hearty Cranberry Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for a cozy meal. Filled with cranberry beans, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, this Italian-inspired soup is easy to make and full of satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or dried cranberry beans (if using dried, soak overnight)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: If using dried cranberry beans, drain and rinse them after soaking overnight.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, cranberry beans, tomatoes, broth, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer until beans are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaf, and serve soup topped with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- You can use canned cranberry beans for a quicker version; adjust simmering time accordingly.
- This soup freezes well for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
