Italian Peasant Soup

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas offer similar texture and protein with fewer calories.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: broken spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while maintaining volume.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but canola oil is more economical.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is often less expensive.

Cut chicken into pieces and remove any extra fat.

In a large pot over medium heat, cook chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil until browned and no longer pink; drain any extra grease.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, basil, and oregano; mix well.

Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

Add spinach, kale, or Swiss chard and heat just until wilted.

Serve with grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: