Best 20 Bean Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our diverse collection of bean and vegetable soup recipes, carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. From the hearty and comforting classic bean soup, brimming with tender beans, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs, to the vibrant and refreshing vegetable soup, packed with a medley of crisp vegetables and a light, flavorful broth, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our hearty and wholesome bean soup, brimming with protein-rich beans, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Customize it with your favorite beans and vegetables, and let the aromas fill your kitchen as you simmer this comforting classic.

For a lighter and equally delicious option, our vegetable soup bursts with the goodness of fresh, vibrant vegetables, simmered in a light, flavorful broth. Customize it to your liking, adding your favorite vegetables and herbs, and savor the symphony of flavors in every spoonful.

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our 15-minute bean and vegetable soup is your perfect choice. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this soup comes together in a flash, delivering a hearty and satisfying meal without compromising on taste.

For those with dietary restrictions, our gluten-free and vegan bean and vegetable soup offers a nutritious and delicious option. This hearty and flavorful soup is crafted with wholesome ingredients, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the goodness of a warm and comforting bowl of soup.

Whether you're seeking a hearty classic, a light and refreshing option, a quick and easy meal, or a dietary-friendly choice, our collection of bean and vegetable soup recipes has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, let your creativity shine, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and nourish your soul.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



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Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes Cathy Seed from Hudson, Ohio. "This soup is wonderfully easy to make and very tasty. In summer, use fresh produce from the garden or your local farmer's market. In winter, just use frozen or open some cans of veggies-it couldn't be simpler!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 cup frozen white or frozen shoepeg corn
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the carrots, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

KIDNEY BEAN-VEGETABLE SOUP



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A delicious soup for chilly days--or even not so chilly ones. And it's healthy too! (Moderately adapted from a recipe on allrecipes.com.) Note: The sodium-free and low-sodium items in this recipe can be replaced with their higher sodium counterparts--just add less additional salt.

Provided by So Cal Gal

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons sodium-free chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium stewed tomatoes
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat, and warm olive oil.
  • Add chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots; then cook, stirring as necessary, until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add chili powder and ground cumin; and cook, stirring constantly, for 60 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth, 1 can of kidney beans, frozen whole kernel corn, and freshly ground black pepper; and bring to a boil.
  • While soup is heating, place stewed tomatoes and second can of kidney beans in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth; then add to soup.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Let cool a bit before serving.

SPICY BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion and kernels of corn.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups vegetable stock
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn, and pepper; bring to boil.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 683.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MOROCCAN FAVA BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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When I am planning a Passover menu I look to the Sephardic traditions of the Mediterranean. The Sephardim were the Jews of the Iberian Peninsula; they had a rich culture and lived in harmony with Christians and Muslims until the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions at the end of the 15th century, when all non-Christians were expelled from Spain and Portugal. The Sephardim were welcomed in Turkey, and many went to Greece, North Africa and the Middle East as well. Throughout the Mediterranean, springtime is the season for spinach and other greens, artichokes and fava beans, and these vegetables make delicious appearances at Passover meals. This dish is inspired by the fresh fava bean soup that Rivka Levy-Mellul, author of "La Cuisine Juive Marocaine," remembers as the first course of her childhood Seders in Morocco. The authentic dish is a substantial soup made with quite a lot of meat, but I've made a vegetarian version. I expected the fava beans to color this soup a pale green, but the other vegetables - the carrots, leeks, turnips and onion - and especially the turmeric contribute just as much, and the color of the soup is more of a burnt orange.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh fava beans or 1/2 pound frozen double-peeled (2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium or large carrots, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 medium turnips, peeled and diced
1 small potato (about 4 ounces), peeled and diced
2 quarts water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt to taste
A bouquet garni made with a couple of sprigs of parsley, a bay leaf and several sprigs of cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Steps:

  • Skin the fresh favas: bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the shelled fava beans into the boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Drain and transfer immediately to the cold water. Allow the beans to cool for several minutes, then slip off their skins by pinching off the eye of the skin and squeezing gently. Hold several beans in one hand and use your other thumb and forefinger to pinch off the eyes, have a bowl for the shelled favas close at hand and this will not take very long.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the leeks, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes, and add the turnips, potatoes, favas, water or stock, salt and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
  • Purée the soup using a hand blender or a food mill, or working in batches, in a blender, making sure that you place a towel over the top of the blender and remove the inner part of the lid to avoid hot splashes. Return to the pot, add the pepper, turmeric and chopped cilantro and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Turn the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve in wide soup bowls, garnished with cilantro leaves and with a drizzle of olive oil over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 885 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion, and kernels of corn.

Provided by gregscher

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups chicken broth
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, onion, and garlic until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir chili powder and cumin into onion mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour broth over onion mixture and add 1/2 of the black beans, corn, and black pepper. Bring broth mixture to a boil.
  • Blend tomatoes and remaining 1 1/2 cans black beans together in a food processor or blender until smooth; pour into broth mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 13.7 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1331.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BARLEY, BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



Barley, Bean and Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup barley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 zucchinis, diced
2 red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch Swiss chard, finely shredded (about 1 3/4 pounds)
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can Cannellini beans, rinsed
8 ounces green beans, tops removed and cut into short lengths
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the barley to a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, and then simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender. Rinse the grains under cold running water, drain well and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchinis, potatoes, garlic and chard and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more until the greens have wilted.
  • Pour in the stock and water and bring everything to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add in the Cannellini beans and simmer for another 20 minutes. Return the barley, green beans and peas, and simmer for a final 5 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper, and grate the Parmesan over the dish before serving.

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



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Kitchen staples and canned goods help me get this heartwarming soup on the table with very little preparation. Feel free to change the ingredients according to your tastes by adding a few of your favorite vegetables, or swap out some of the beans with the variety you like best.-Belinda Moran, Woodbury, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) petite diced tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped zucchini
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

KIDNEY BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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"My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach, carrots, zucchini and tomatoes, the comforting broth is ideal to serve on cool autumn days with a loaf of crusty bread or warm biscuits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 medium carrot, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
3 tablespoons quick-cooking barley
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the barley and vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FAVA BEAN AND SPRING VEGETABLE SOUP



Fava Bean and Spring Vegetable Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetable     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot
4 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (from about 2 pounds unshelled) or one 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
5 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces asparagus, tough ends trimmed, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and carrot; sauté until vegetables are tender but not brown, about 8 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Add favas and green beans and simmer until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add asparagus and 1/3 cup basil and simmer until all vegetables are very tender, about 7 minutes longer. Season soup with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup basil. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing Parmesan separately, if desired.

VEGETABLE BEAN BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty soup is as filling as it is comforting. Full of zucchini, barley, tomatoes and carrots, it's one recipe that people always ask me for.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
2 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, basil and dill in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, carrots and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Add the pork and beans, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until vegetables and barley are tender. Just before serving, stir in tomatoes and vinegar; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 1003mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Beans add extra texture and flavor to this vegetable soup. This soup is light in calories yet packed with flavor. -Bean Education and Awareness Network, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium carrots, sliced
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) navy or great northern beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh baby spinach, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, onions and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, one can of beans, broccoli and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes. , Place remaining beans in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add to the soup with spinach if desired; simmer for 2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WHITE BEAN, KALE AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Roast     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 medium carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise
2 large tomatoes, quartered
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups (or more) canned vegetable broth
4 cups finely chopped kale
3 large fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 15-ounce can Great Northern beans, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with oil spray. Arrange carrots, tomatoes, onion, squash and garlic on sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer carrots and squash to work surface. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. Peel garlic cloves; place in processor. Add tomatoes and onion; puree until almost smooth. Pour 1/2 cup broth onto baking sheet; scrape up any browned bits. Transfer broth and vegetable puree to large pot. Add 5 1/2 cups broth, kale, thyme and bay leaf to pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until kale is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add beans and reserved carrots and squash to soup. Simmer 8 minutes to blend flavors, adding more broth to thin soup if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)

RED BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans and fresh veggies. -Ronnie Lappe, Brownwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet red peppers, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the peppers, celery, onions and beans. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO: MINESTRONE ALLA GENOVESE AND SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA AND HAM: PANINI CON RUCOLA E PROSCIUTTO



Vegetable and Bean Soup with Pesto: Minestrone alla Genovese and Sandwiches with Arugula and Ham: Panini con Rucola e Prosciutto image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (ceci or chick peas)
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, cannellini, drained
6 cups chicken stock, available in paper containers on soup aisle
1 cup small, thin egg noodles for soup, any brand
1 box frozen chopped green beans
4 crusty rolls or 8 slices crusty bread
8 ounces, 1/2 pound, robiola or ricotta cheese
1 cup arugula leaves, loosely packed
8 slices prosciutto di Parma
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1 large clove garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts (pignoli)
3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add onion, potato and zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 or 6 minutes alone, stirring frequently, then add the canned beans and the chicken stock. Cover the pot and bring the soup up to a boil.
  • Preheat a panini grill or a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Build 4 panini: spread roll or bread with a couple ounces of cheese, then top with a few leaves of arugula and 2 slices of prosciutto for each sandwich. Place panini in sandwich press or onto hot, heavy bottomed pan. Top with another heavy skillet or a brick wrapped in foil to press sandwiches. Press sandwiches until crisp on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • When the soup is at a boil, remove the lid. Stir in the noodles and green beans and reduce heat to low. Simmer soup an additional 5 to 6 minutes then remove it from the heat.
  • Combine basil, garlic, nuts and cheese in the food processor and turn it on. Stream in the extra-virgin olive oil and process until pesto is nearly smooth.
  • Scrape the pesto into a small bowl. Add a ladle of the soup broth to thin the pesto, then add the pesto to the soup. Stir to combine and serve soup immediately with panini, for dipping.

WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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A delicious hearty soup packed with good-for-you vegetables and beans.

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Mediterranean Soup

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 oz. dry white beans (Cannellini or Navy), (see note for using canned beans instead)
6 cups of water
2 TBSP. olive oil
1 medium leek (or onion), sliced
1 medium shallot, chopped
1 small bunch of Italian kale (cavolo nero, or, lacinato), stems removed, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium celery stalks, plus their leaves, sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
1 small sprig of fresh rosemary, or fresh thyme (optional)
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 small chunk of Parmesan cheese rind (if you have it)
1 large Yukon Gold potato (or two medium), cut into small cubes
1 14oz. can of crushed tomatoes (or of tomato sauce)
¾ -1 tsp. salt
--- olive oil for drizzling
--- Parmesan cheese for serving

Steps:

  • Place the dry beans in a pot, cover with 3" of cold water, and let them soak overnight.
  • The next morning drain the beans in a colander and rinse very well with cold water. Return the beans to the pot, add just enough water to cover them, and bring the water to a boil. After a couple of minutes, remove the pot from the heat, drain the water again and rinse the beans again. (This step is important, not only you are getting rid of the impurities and the residue of the beans, but your beans will be easier to digest and more gentle on your stomach!)
  • Return the rinsed beans to the pot along with 6 cups of cold water and the olive oil. Bring to a boil, reduce to a medium simmer, and partially cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • While the beans cook start prepping the vegetables. Once prepared add the leeks, shallot, kale, carrots, celery and garlic to the pot. Next add the bay leaves, oregano, rosemary, and ground pepper. Finally, if you have it, add the Parmesan rind (it adds lots of flavor to soups and stews as it slowly melds with the broth). Cook the soup for another 30 minutes, or, until beans are almost cooked.
  • Stir the potatoes and the tomato into the soup. Simmer for another 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender. Lastly, stir in the soup the salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  • Let the soup cool down slightly, then serve with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a good sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese.

BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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I have just developed this very healthy soup that is low in fat and sodium, no cholesterol and low Fat/Cal %.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups dried black beans
32 fluid ounces vegetable broth or 32 fluid ounces chicken broth, divided
1 large onion, chopped small
4 cloves garlic, chopped small
2 cups water
1 large potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
14 1/2 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, crushed and include liquid (no salt)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 3/4 inch lengths
1 large carrot, scrubbed and coarsley shredded
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 large celery ribs, chopped small
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/4 teaspoon red hot sauce
4 large green onions, chopped small

Steps:

  • Soak black beans in water overnight.
  • The next day, drain and rinse before using.
  • In a large saucepan or heavy bottom cooking pot, add 1/2 cup of broth, chopped onion and chopped garlic and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • or until onions are jnst tender.
  • Stir in black beans; add 2 cups water, diced potato, crushed plum tomatoes including liquid, thyme, cumin, green beans, and remaining broth; return to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add shredded carrots, green and red peppers, chopped celery, Tabasco sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish each serving with chopped green onions.
  • Refrigerate any unused portion.
  • You may wish to add some low-sodium soy sauce to the soup, use about 2 tablespoons, however it will increase the sodium count.
  • You can also use canned black beans to speed up the process.
  • Use 2- 15 fluid ounce cans, drained and rinsed.
  • Cauliflower florets would also enhance the soup, use about 1 cup of florets.

WINTER VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP WITH PESTO



Winter Vegetable and Bean Soup with Pesto image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Garlic     Vegetable     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Basil     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Pesto:
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled
Soup:
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
1 6-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced
3 tablespoons water
8 cups canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For pesto:
  • Puree all ingredients in processor. Season with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For soup:
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large pot. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil. Stir in orzo; boil uncovered until orzo is almost tender, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in cannellini and crushed pepper; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pesto among 4 bowls. Ladle soup over pesto; swirl to blend. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.

SMOKED PORK, WHITE BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Thrown together with what I had on hand this miserably rainy, perfect for cooking a big pot of soup, Sunday. Good enough to write down...

Provided by Kyle Newton

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium potato, pealed and cubed 1/2 inch
2 cups cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pieces bacon, chopped up
1/4 lb smoked pork, cut into small bites
salt and pepper
water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot and add bacon until it's crisp, not burned. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add onion, carrot and celery to pot and cook over medium heat to soften, not brown about 5 minutes or more. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, ground pepper and stir for about a minute until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add potato, cabbage, beans and pork, stir and cook for a minute or two and then add water -I add a lot but if you want it to be more stewy than soupy, don't add as much.
  • Turn heat to high and bring to boil, turn down to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until your vegetables are cooked. Take off heat and add salt 1/4 teaspoon at a time, stirring after adding and tasting until it's seasoned.

BLACK BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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On cold winter days, my family likes to sit down to steaming bowlfuls of this fabulous soup. It's packed with hearty vegetables and beans and has a unique robust flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
6 cups water
3 low-sodium beef bouillon cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, saute onion, carrots and celery over medium heat until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in water, bouillon, tomatoes, beans, barley, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add spinach; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

WINTER VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



Winter Vegetable Bean Soup image

Folks always seem to ask for the recipe whenever I make this flavorful filling soup. And they're surprised to learn that refried beans are a major ingredient!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 12-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 quarts water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, diced
1 cup chopped cabbage
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans with green chilies
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Hot cooked macaroni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the celery, onion and garlic in oil for 7 minutes or until tender. Add the next 12 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes. , Stir in beans. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve over macaroni.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will give your soup a more vibrant flavor and color.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. There are many different varieties of beans available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Try a few different types to see what you like best.
  • Add some herbs and spices to taste. This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup. Some good options include garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more hearty.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth and make the meal more filling.

Conclusion:

Bean and vegetable soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and beans, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give bean and vegetable soup a try.

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