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Marry Me Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Marry Me Tuscan Vegetable Soup: A Heartwarming Bowl of Comfort

Marry Me Tuscan Vegetable Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish filled with fresh vegetables and hearty flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or canola/oil for substitution
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
For the Vegetables
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Potatoes diced, Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash diced
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini diced
For the Broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with juices
  • 4-5 cups Vegetable Broth low-sodium recommended
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Protein and Greens
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans drained
  • 2 cups Kale chopped, can substitute Swiss Chard
For Creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Cream for vegan option

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
  2. Once your base vegetables are soft, toss in 3-4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Next, stir in diced potatoes, butternut squash, yellow squash, and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in one can of diced tomatoes and 4 to 5 cups of vegetable broth. Stir well.
  5. Sprinkle in dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper, adjusting the quantities to your taste.
  6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  7. After the simmering time, gently stir in one can of drained cannellini beans and chopped kale. Allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
  8. For an extra touch of richness, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or coconut cream.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for long-term storage for up to 3 months.

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