This Tuscan-inspired soup is everything Italian cooking does best - simple ingredients prepared beautifully. Creamy cannellini beans, tender chicken, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs create a soup that's both rustic and elegant.
White beans are a staple of Tuscan cuisine, prized for their creamy texture and ability to absorb flavors. Combined with rosemary and garlic, they transform simple chicken soup into something special.
About Cannellini Beans
- Creamy texture - Slightly starchy, smooth
- Mild flavor - Takes on seasonings well
- High protein - Plant-based protein boost
- High fiber - Keeps you satisfied
White Bean Alternatives
- Great Northern - Smaller, slightly firmer
- Navy beans - Smaller, creamier
- Butter beans - Larger, very creamy
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle of good olive oil
- Freshly grated Parmesan
- Crusty Italian bread
- Perfect weeknight dinner
Chicken Soup with White Beans
A hearty Tuscan-inspired soup featuring tender chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and fresh herbs. Rustic comfort that's protein-packed.
Nutrition per serving
295 Calories
32g Protein
24g Carbs
8g Fat
6g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Sauté onion and garlic with herbs.
- . Add broth and chicken. Simmer 20 minutes.
- . Remove chicken, shred. Add beans, return chicken.
- . Add spinach, wilt. Serve with Parmesan.
Recipe Notes
- Creamier soup: Blend 1 cup of soup and stir back in.
- Add kale: Use kale instead of spinach for heartier greens.
- Dried beans: Soak overnight and cook 1 hour before adding.
- Storage: Refrigerate 5 days. Freezes well for 3 months.