Description
A nutrient-dense, cost-effective soup that’s perfect for cold weather, made with pantry-friendly ingredients and packed with flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola or light olive oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms or a cup of dried mushrooms, rehydrated
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 6 cups good-quality broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup short pasta or rice (optional)
- 2 cups chopped hardy greens (kale, collards, or savoy cabbage)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, grated Parmesan, chili flakes, and fresh parsley for finishing
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened and just starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid and reduce.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and a generous pinch of black pepper; let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer; if adding pasta or rice, add it now and cook according to package time, usually 8 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in the beans and chopped greens, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until greens wilt and beans are heated through.
- Taste and adjust salt and acidity with a splash of lemon if needed; remove the bay leaf.
- Ladle into bowls and finish with grated Parmesan, chili flakes, and parsley.
Notes
Finish each bowl individually for fresh garnishes and contrast in textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 to 2 cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg