Creamy Parmesan Tuscano Soup
Creamy Parmesan Tuscano Soup is an indulgent comfort dish that warms the soul with rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 14-ounce cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 piece parmesan rind
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- 5 ounces fresh spinach frozen is fine too
- Crushed red pepper for topping
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, basil, oregano, and thyme. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often, until the tomato paste darkens.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, stock, and parmesan rind. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covering for the last 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the cream. Add the parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring often, until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with extra parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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