Best 5 Cannellini Soup With Parmesan Recipes

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Cannellini soup with Parmesan is a satisfying and simple Italian soup recipe brimming with tender beans, vegetables, and chunks of flavorful Parmesan cheese. This classic and comforting soup is not only packed with nutritious vegetables and zesty herbs, but is also supremely easy to prepare. Ideal as a light lunch or as a side dish alongside your favorite entrée, you can have this savory Cannellini soup with Parmesan ready in as little as 30 minutes - so quick and easy, even your kids can join in on the fun! Read on to discover the best recipes for this flavorful and satisfying soup.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP



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A dietary staple in Italian cuisine, cannellini beans bring tremendous flavor to this soup. Make it a day ahead of time -- it will taste even better when you're ready to eat it.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups dry cannellini beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 small (6-inch) long carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 celery stalks (the tender inner stalks with leaves), peeled and chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans well and place in a large pot. Cover the beans with 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow to soak for 1 hour.
  • Place the olive oil, onions, and garlic in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. When the garlic begins to sizzle, after about 30 seconds, add the carrots and celery and continue to cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups of the soaked beans, cover with 10 cups of cold water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender and creamy, at least 1 1/2 but up to 2 1/2 hours. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency; the soup should be thick. Add the salt halfway through the cooking. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, freshly black ground black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

TUSCAN CHARD AND CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP



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This is a hearty, wonderful soup that takes a very short time to make. If you have a rind from a piece of Parmiggiano Reggiano, add it to the broth as you cook; if you don't, you may want to add grated Parmesan cheese to the soup. This soup thickens as it stands (due to the pasta and cheese).

Provided by Callinectes Sapidus

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slices smoked bacon, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed - or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 ounces Parmesan cheese rind
1 bunch red or white Swiss chard
¼ cup uncooked small pasta, such as orzo or pastina
5 large fresh sage leaves, minced
5 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon, onion, garlic, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cannellini beans, and bring the mixture to a boil; stir in sun-dried tomatoes and the piece of Parmesan cheese rind. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook while you prepare the chard, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut the stems from the chard, and slice the stems into pieces about 3/4-inch long. Cut the chard leaves into 1-inch wide ribbons. Stir the chard stems and pasta into the soup, setting aside the leaves. Reduce heat to a simmer, and gently simmer until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir the chard leaves, sage, and basil into the soup, and simmer just until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 493.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY CANNELLINI SOUP



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This soup takes advantage of canned cannellini beans, but feel free to adjust and use dry beans. The addition of Italian sausage is completely optional.

Provided by thedailygourmet

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

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
3 (3.5 ounce) links mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 bulb fennel, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ teaspoon truffle salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once hot, add butter, followed by sausage and fennel. Stir and break up sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth slowly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Pour in 2 cans of drained cannellini beans. Cancel Saute mode.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cans of beans in a blender; blend on high until smooth.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add pureed beans, thyme, and truffle salt to soup; mix to combine.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 2099.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CANNELLINI SOUP WITH PARMESAN



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Appetizer     Sauté     Parmesan     Winter     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional oil for garnish
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
3 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), drained
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 2x2-inch Parmesan cheese rinds
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add beans, broth, sage, Parmesan rinds, and prosciutto; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend and soup thickens slightly, about 40 minutes. Using tongs, remove cheese rinds.
  • Puree about 5 cups soup in processor and return to pot. Season with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls and serve, passing grated Parmesan cheese and additional olive oil separately.

CREAMY GARLIC, CANNELLINI BEAN & ESCAROLE SOUP WITH PARMESAN RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Creamy Garlic, Cannellini Bean & Escarole Soup with Parmesan Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by KatrinaB

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic
1 medium carrot,diced
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 can cannellini (white Italian kidney) beans, rinsed
1 cup half & half
3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 head escarole, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat heavy saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Coat the bottom of the pan with oil. Crush garlic and add to oil. Stir 3-4 minutes. Remove garlic and set aside. Add carrot and onion and saute 5 minutes. Finely chop reserved garlic and return to the pot Add Cannellini beans. Slowly pour in the half and half and stir. Next add the vegetable broth and escarole and stir. Season with salt and pepper Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes Ladle into bowls and top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, use heavy cream or half and half instead of milk.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary, for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any Parmesan cheese on hand, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Romano or Asiago.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this soup, such as chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • To make this soup ahead of time, simply cook the soup according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to serve the soup, simply reheat it over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Cannellini soup with Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover cannellini beans. This soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, you're sure to love this recipe.

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