BASIC ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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Simple and basic Italian bean soup. Great for a quick fix during the week. My Italian mother-in-law rattled this one out to me over the phone years ago. So glad I wrote it down quick! She doesn't remember telling me. The kids love it for a simple and quick dinner.

Provided by Dawn Wensdofer Brower

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
24 ounces prepared cannellini beans
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Pour tomato sauce into the pot; stir. Add cannelini beans, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are hot, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 997.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

josh hollis
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This soup was just okay. The broth was a bit too salty for my taste and the beans were a little overcooked. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of bean, like black beans or kidney beans. I also would have added more ve


Md Delawar
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the kale. It gave the soup a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mirza Amish
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


bbwitch hehe
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese. It gave the soup a nice cheesy flavor. I would definitely make thi


Mpho Willison
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This soup was just okay. The broth was a bit too salty for my taste and the beans were a little overcooked. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of bean, like black beans or kidney beans. I also would have added more ve


raven nesbit
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the kale. It gave the soup a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Usama Rajput
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jabulani t Thokozan
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one was actually pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the beans were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese. It gave the soup a nice cheesy flavor. I would definitely make thi


Griffin Brian
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This soup was just okay. The broth was a bit bland and the beans were a little undercooked. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of bean, like black beans or kidney beans. I also would have added more vegetables, like c


Kendra Phillips
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the Italian sausage. It gave the soup a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hussein Banysalman
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This soup was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was flavorful and the beans were cooked to perfection. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup a


Kuro
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, too. I've used different types of beans, vegetables, and even sausage. It always turns out great. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and eas


Manfred Maitre
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables and protein. I love that it's so easy to make, too. I simply threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. The resu