Adaptable Bean Soup

A healthy, budget-friendly soup made with cannellini beans, carrots, and tomatoes that is perfect for freezing and reheating.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 183 kcals 732 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.5 grams 74 grams
Fat 9.5 grams 38 grams
Protein 6 grams 24 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Parmesan Rind
for depth of flavor
Fruits
3
slice
Orange Peel
bits for flavor
GrainsCereals
1
piece
French Stick
to serve
LegumesPulses
400
g
Cannellini Beans
pre-cooked
Liquids
500
ml
Vegetable Stock
enough to cover ingredients
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Bay Leaf
whole
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
handful
Parsley
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
plus extra for drizzling
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
2
piece
Carrot
roughly chopped
3
piece
Tomato
ripe, chopped
1
handful
Chard Stalks
chopped, including leaves if young

Steps

  • Roughly chop the onions and carrots.
  • Warm olive oil in a large pan on low heat and add the onions and carrots.
  • Chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan with a bay leaf.
  • Add the cannellini beans, vegetable stock, orange peel, and parmesan rind.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bring the soup to a bubble.
  • Chop the chard stalks and add to the liquid.
  • Add the chopped parsley and chard leaves.
  • Serve with toasted bread and a drizzle of olive oil.