Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time3 Hr 10 Min
Ready In4 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Dried white beans2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Water2 Quart
 Special oil2 Tablespoon
 Minced onions1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 White pepper1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Minced parsley3 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 512 Calories from Fat 74

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g13%

Saturated Fat 1.2 g6.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 507.4 mg21.1%

Total Carbohydrates 83 g27.6%

Dietary Fiber 15.9 g63.7%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 24 g48.3%

Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 26.5%

Calcium 26.4% Iron 63.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash the beans, cover with water and bring to a boil; let soak 1 hour.
Drain and combine with the 2 quarts water.
Bring to a boil and cook over low heat 3 hours.
Puree half the beans in an electric blender or force through a sieve.
Return to the saucepan.
Heat the oil in a skillet; saute the onions and garlic 5 minutes.
Add to the soup with the salt, pepper and parsley.
Cook 5 minutes.
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