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Creamy Crockpot Tuscan White Bean Soup

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A cozy, creamy Tuscan white bean soup made easy in the crockpot with simple pantry staples, fresh herbs, and a luscious texture without cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably packed in oil)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach or 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrot; cook 5-7 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer sautéed mixture to the crockpot. Add drained cannellini beans, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh rosemary, broth, and spinach. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, use an immersion blender to puree roughly half of the soup for creaminess.
  7. If desired, stir in heavy cream or coconut cream for extra richness.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add broth or water if soup is too thick.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

Sautéing the onion, carrot, and garlic before adding to the crockpot builds deeper flavor. Partial blending of the soup creates a creamy texture without cream. Use quality broth and drain some oil from sun-dried tomatoes but keep it for flavor. Adjust salt gradually due to salty broth and tomatoes. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream. Fresh rosemary can be replaced with dried (use less). Spinach can be swapped with kale or chard.

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