Tuscan Soup

So. Yummy.

I think the fire-roasted tomatoes are the star of this dish.
But, also, oh, the sweet onion!!
Chock full of cannellini beans and spinach…

Sweet, savory, and de-licious!

Tuscan Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 (15.5 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 5 oz fresh spinach, trimmed of tails (5 oz is the after trimming weight)

Directions

1. Heat a medium stock pot over medium heat on stovetop.
2. Add EVOO and heat.
3. Add diced 1 sweet onion, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper – then sauté for 4 mins.
4. Add 4 tsp minced garlic – then sauté for 1 min.
5. Stir in 1 Tbsp tomato paste.
6. Add 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1/4 tsp dried thyme – then sauté for 4 mins.
7. Add 1 (14.5 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained & rinsed 2 (15.5 oz) cans cannellini beans, and 4 cups vegetable stock – cook for 2 mins.
8. Slowly sprinkle in 4 Tbsp (1/4 cup) of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly to help it start melting evenly.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer (a 2.5 on my stove’s front, right burner) and
   cook for 10 mins.
10. After 10 mins, cover and cook for 10 mins.
11. After 10 mins, remove cover and set aside.
12. Stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
13. Slowly sprinkle in the remaining 2 Tbsp of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly to help it start melting evenly.
14. Stir in 5 oz trimmed fresh spinach.
15. Cook 5 mins, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving	1.5 cups
Calories	295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	33%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 620mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 900mg	20%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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