Best Easy Italian Bean Soup Recipes

EASY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP

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Get long-simmered flavor in less time with creamy canned cannellini beans, mashed and blended with basil and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mash 1/2 cup of the drained beans; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
Add all remaining ingredients including mashed and whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 15 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 6 g

NONNA'S EASY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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A super quick, easy and cheap recipe for an Italian bean soup my Nonna used to make for me. Delish!

Provided by sweetstef

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (18 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (18 ounce) can of mixed beans or 1 (18 ounce) romano beans
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni noodles
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
parsley
basil
oregano
salt & pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, sautee onions and garlic in oil.
Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
Rinse beans and add to sauce.
Let simmer for 10 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, boil water and make pasta according to package.
When ready, drain 3/4 of the water but leave 1/4 with pasta. Add to simmering sauce and stir in basil.
Top with parmasan and serve!

EASY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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WONDERFUL flavor, so easy, and LOW FAT! Tastes lightly smoky and very distinctive. Just throw everything in a pot and boil! This soup was so delicious, I felt had to share.

Provided by Java Chip

Categories Beans

Time 58m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 onion, quartered
8 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes or 2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can white beans, like canelini
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, not drained
30 baby carrots
10 baby zucchini (optional)
2 teaspoons vegetable soup mix
1 -2 frozen crushed garlic cloves or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon course black pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in 6 quart pot.
Cover and bring to boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes (but anywhere from 20 minutes - 1 hour will work).
Ladle into bowls and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 922.7, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 4, Protein 13

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