Giada's Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by KPD123

"Love, love, love this recipe! It's done in less than 20 minutes and is so flavorful and creamy. Perfect with a salad and garlic bread or a grilled cheese! I have made my own alterations/additions to this recipe. Here's a tip on the sage: sometimes I'll use dried sage instead of the fresh sage leaf and in that case I start with about a teaspoon and add more to taste if need be. Also, I use my immersion blender and puree the soup right in the pot rather than using a regular blender...Giada just uses a regular blender, either way works fine! Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 13mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots or 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 fresh sage leaf
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth (I use 4 cups water and add 1-2 chicken boullion cubes to taste)
4 garlic cloves, smashed
¹⁄₂ cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt, to taste

directions

In a large soup pot, saute shallots or onion and garlic with butter and olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
Add drained beans, sage, and broth. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 10 minutes.
If using an immersion blender: blend soup until smooth. If using a regular blender: pour half of mixture into blender and puree until smooth. Pour blended soup back into pan and blend remaining soup, then pour the rest of the blended soup back into pan.
Add cream, black pepper, and salt to taste. Keep warm over very low heat!

Questions & Replies

Is there a way to make this the day before? Either all the way or.... Can I cook it to the point just before adding the cream, salt & pepper, refrigerate overnight, then warm it up and add those 3 items? Thanks

js747

Reviews

This soup is crazy good and criminally easy to make. I made it last night, doubled the recipe and there still wasn't a drop left. My daughter's boyfriend ate 5 bowls of it! Even my picky eater son ate three bowls. He asked if I could make him some more for breakfast! I mashed about half of the beans and left the rest whole. This is now one of our staples. I'll keep canneloni beans and chicken stock in my pantry from now on!!

henryandstacey
My husband said this was the best soup he ever had! I followed the recipe for the most part but replaced the two sage leaves with 1/2 teaspoon of rubbed sage. It was great!

allisonkkaufman
I have seen this Giada recipe around for awhile and wanted to try it. To me it was good but not wonderful. It's a good soup if your cutting meat out of your diet, but that isn't a concern for me.

Victoria v.
1/10/09 - This was delicious! I did change the recipe slightly because of what I had on hand. Instead of shallots, I used yellow onion. I used about 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning instead of the sage, and I did not puree the soup, as I like the texture of beans, but I mashed some up to thicken the soup a little. Bread is a must with this recipe to soak everything up. Delicious! Thank you!! 11/13/09 - Made this again, the same way as before, but this time I added a little crushed red pepper flakes to it. It was a nice touch!

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Karabea
5 stars for Giada. Very quick & easy and everyone raved about it. Because my boys are such meat eaters I added chopped ham in the bottom of each bowl, but bacon would be good too I think. Will be making this over & over as the weather gets colder.

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My husband said this was the best soup he ever had! I followed the recipe for the most part but replaced the two sage leaves with 1/2 teaspoon of rubbed sage. It was great!

allisonkkaufman
1/10/09 - This was delicious! I did change the recipe slightly because of what I had on hand. Instead of shallots, I used yellow onion. I used about 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning instead of the sage, and I did not puree the soup, as I like the texture of beans, but I mashed some up to thicken the soup a little. Bread is a must with this recipe to soak everything up. Delicious! Thank you!! 11/13/09 - Made this again, the same way as before, but this time I added a little crushed red pepper flakes to it. It was a nice touch!

Karabea
Wonderful soup! Super easy to make and so flavorful. i did add ham and parsley.i also used soy milk instead of cream. So good! i can't wait to make this again when it feels more like fall. Thanks for the recipe KPD!

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Addition of Cornstarch or Flour: Create a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch or flour with water. Stir this mixture into the soup and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. Ensure there are no lumps by gradually adding the slurry while stirring constantly. Use of Potato Flakes or Mash.

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How many calories are in Tuscan white bean soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
3g	Fat
44g	Carbs
15g	Protein

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What 2 ingredients are used to thicken the soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

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What if my bean soup needs more flavor? ›

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

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Are cannellini beans the same as white beans? ›

Cannellini beans are the largest of the group and because of their traditional kidney shape, they can also be referred to as White Kidney Beans. Meatier than Navy or Great Northern beans, they have a nutty, earthy flavor and tender flesh, and are often used in Italian dishes like Minestrone.

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Is bean soup healthy for weight loss? ›

Beans are the ultimate weight-loss ingredient—they're packed with fiber and protein and are incredibly easy to prepare. For easy, hands-off cooking, we've also designed this recipe for your slow cooker.

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Are white beans good for you? ›

White beans have a high nutrient density and fairly low calorie count. Combined with their high fiber and protein content, these attributes may promote a healthy body weight. Foods high in fiber and protein have been shown to promote feelings of fullness, leaving you less likely to overeat ( 15 , 16 , 17 ).

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How do you thicken white beans? ›

Either drain off some of the excess liquid, add a thickener such as a starch slurry, or simply cook the beans longer until the liquid reduces out.

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How do you get bean soup thick? ›

If you prefer a creamy and luscious bean soup, making a roux is the way to go. In a separate pan, melt some butter and add an equal amount of flour. Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Then, gradually whisk the roux into your bean soup, making sure to incorporate it well.

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What is the best thickener for soup? ›

Potatoes, Rice, and Bread

Cooked potatoes or rice can be mashed or puréed and added to soup for more body. Simmering potatoes and grains in soup will also thicken the liquid slightly. Bread crumbs are used to thicken Italian Wedding Soup.

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