White Tuscan Bean Soup

Some recipes feel like home the moment you make them—and this one is exactly that. Sue’s White Tuscan Bean Soup is a staff favorite and a recipe she turns to again and again. It’s simple, comforting, and full of classic Italian flavor, thanks to The Spice & Tea Exchange Tuscany Spice Blend.

This is the kind of soup we love sharing because it’s how we actually cook at home: familiar ingredients, easy steps, and a spice blend that does the heavy lifting.

Why We Love This Soup

• 🤍 It’s Sue-approved (and she makes it often)

• 🍲 Hearty but light—perfect for lunch or dinner

• 🌿 Big flavor without a long ingredient list

• 🥖 Ideal with crusty bread and a sprinkle of Parmesan

A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end brightens the whole pot and makes everything sing.

White Tuscan Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ teaspoons TSTE Tuscany Spice Blend

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 cups chopped spinach

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté the base
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened.

2. Bloom the spices
   Add garlic and the Tuscany Spice Blend. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

3. Build the broth
   Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth, mixing well. Drop in the bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Finish the soup
   Add cannellini beans and spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts. Remove the bay leaf, stir in balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and finish with freshly grated Parmesan.

Serving & Variations

• Serve with toasted sourdough, focaccia, or garlic bread

• Add cooked Italian sausage for extra richness

• Blend a small portion of the soup and stir it back in for a creamier texture

A Staff Favorite, Made at Home

We love sharing recipes like this because they reflect how we actually use our spices in everyday cooking. The TSTE Tuscany Spice Blend brings together warm herbs and classic Italian flavors, making it an easy go-to for soups, roasted vegetables, pasta sauces, and olive oil dips.

If you make Sue’s White Tuscan Bean Soup, let us know—we always love hearing when a staff favorite becomes a favorite at home too. 🍲🤍