Best 5 Nonnas Easy Italian Bean Soup Recipes

Nonna's Easy Italian Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This classic soup is made with a variety of beans, vegetables, and herbs, and is simmered in a rich broth until the beans are tender and the soup is thick and creamy. Nonnas Easy Italian Bean Soup is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEAN SOUP

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Easy, delicious, hearty Italian soup.

Provided by Survivor2015

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
10 cups beef broth
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15.5 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Add broth, black beans, butter beans, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for at least 10 minutes.
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2295.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won't even notice it's meatless. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small potato, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, potato and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, parsley and pesto. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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EASY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

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WONDERFUL flavor, so easy, and LOW FAT! Tastes lightly smoky and very distinctive. Just throw everything in a pot and boil! This soup was so delicious, I felt had to share.

Provided by Java Chip

Categories Beans

Time 58m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 onion, quartered
8 cups water
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes or 2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can white beans, like canelini
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, not drained
30 baby carrots
10 baby zucchini (optional)
2 teaspoons vegetable soup mix
1 -2 frozen crushed garlic cloves or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon course black pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in 6 quart pot.
Cover and bring to boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes (but anywhere from 20 minutes - 1 hour will work).
Ladle into bowls and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 922.7, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 4, Protein 13

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN AND PANCETTA SOUP

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This soup is similar to a minestrone, but contains no tomatoes. Garnish with freshly grated cheese.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ounces pancetta bacon, finely diced
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock
4 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups seashell pasta
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In an 8-quart pot, saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the soup.
Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.6 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 784.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

NONNA'S BREAD SOUP

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You can make great meals out of simple ingredients. Nothing better proves this concept than bread soup. The soup is a simple combination of water, egg and some leftover hard bread that most folks would throw away; the results are delicious.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 slices stale Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 mushrooms, sliced
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated or shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a Large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium-low heat; fry the garlic until lightly golden--about 1 minute. Be careful not to let the garlic burn as this will cause a bitter taste. Add 4 cups of water, the bouillon, parsley, bread, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Bring soup to a simmer and cook 5 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through and the bread softens. While stirring the soup, pour the eggs into the hot soup to create ribbons of egg. (Alternatively, you can add unbeaten eggs to the soup whole and poach, about 3 minutes.)
Season the soup to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Tips:

Use dried beans instead of canned beans for a more flavorful and authentic soup.
Soak the beans overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking.
Rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking.
Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor.
Add vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions to the soup for added flavor and nutrition.
Use a good quality olive oil for a more flavorful soup.
Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This Nonnas Easy Italian Bean Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of beans, vegetables, and herbs, and is seasoned to perfection. This soup is sure to become a family favorite.