Tuscan White Bean Soup | White Bean Soup Recipe (Vegetarian, High-Protein and Fiber-Rich!)

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Navy beans are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often more affordable.

Chop 2 celery sticks and add to a bowl.

Peel and slice 2 carrots into rounds, then add to the bowl.

Chop 2 garlic cloves.

Heat medium-high in a large pot and add a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Add the chopped veggies and a pinch of kosher salt; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped garlic to the pot.

Add a can of whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes and cannellini beans.

Add 1 cup of rinsed farro and 6 cups of vegetable stock to the pot.

Add an inch of Parmesan rind for flavor.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covering partially for about 30 minutes.

Check that the farro is tender but still has some chew.

Turn off the heat and add a handful of spinach and some parsley.

Finish with a splash of red wine vinegar.

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