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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup

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A creamy, hearty, and healthy Tuscan white bean soup made in a slow cooker with simple ingredients like white beans, kale, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. This soup is comforting, easy to prepare, and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight or 4 cups canned, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. If using dried beans, soak 2 cups overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. In the slow cooker, combine soaked (or canned) beans, sautéed onion and garlic, diced carrots, chopped kale, sun-dried tomatoes, minced rosemary, bay leaves, and vegetable broth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If using canned beans, reduce cooking time to 4 hours on low.
  5. Remove 2 cups of soup and blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Return the puree to the slow cooker and stir well to create a creamy texture.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese (if using) and fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If using canned beans, reduce cooking time to 4 hours on low to avoid mushy beans. Blending part of the soup creates a creamy texture without cream. Stir Parmesan cheese in off heat or on very low to prevent curdling. Lemon juice added at the end brightens flavors. Can be prepared on stovetop by simmering for 1.5 to 2 hours.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, Tuscan soup, white bean soup, creamy soup, healthy soup, gluten-free soup, vegetarian soup, easy dinner

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