HEARTY TUSCAN SOUP

HEARTY TUSCAN SOUP RECIPE

 

Hearty Tuscan Soup - charred tomatoes make this soup a little smoky and sweet. And it only tastes 10 minutes to prep!PREP TIME

10 mins

COOK TIME

20 mins

TOTAL TIME

30 mins

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  
  
• 15 oz canellini beans, drained
• 15 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup elbow macaroni
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 zucchini, roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp thyme, chopped
• 1 heaping cup spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 qt  vegetable broth
• freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot over high heat, add olive oil, garlic, thyme and onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
2. Add all other ingredients - except the macaroni - and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add macaroni, bring the soup back up to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot and topped with a little freshly grated parmesan cheese.