Description
Sumptuous Parmesan Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Silky smooth textures and rich, hearty flavors combine perfectly, offering warm satisfaction in each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 14-ounce (400 grams) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 14-ounce (400 grams) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 sweet onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 parmesan rind
- ½ cup (50 grams) finely grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 5 ounces (140 grams) fresh spinach (frozen is fine too)
- Crushed red pepper (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, introducing finely chopped onions and minced garlic with a delicate seasoning of salt and pepper. Sauté until onions transform into a translucent, tender landscape, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste and aromatic herbs, stirring continuously to develop a rich, caramelized foundation. Allow the mixture to intensify for 3-4 minutes, releasing deep, concentrated flavors.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, cannellini beans, and vegetable stock, introducing the parmesan rind for additional depth. Elevate to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 18-22 minutes, partially covering to retain moisture and concentrate flavors.
- Unveil the pot, gently fold in heavy cream, creating a luxurious texture. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and tender spinach leaves, allowing them to meld seamlessly. Simmer for 4-6 minutes until spinach wilts and cheese dissolves completely.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with a generous dusting of parmesan and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a vibrant, warming presentation.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the stock amount, adding more for a lighter consistency or reducing for a heartier texture.
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to create a vegan-friendly version that maintains the soup’s rich, creamy profile.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked shredded chicken or crispy pancetta for extra flavor and nutritional boost.
- Toast parmesan rind before adding to intensify the cheese’s nutty undertones and deepen the overall soup’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg