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July 11, 2011 by Joy Kincaid 7 Comments

Tuscan White Bean Soup {Crock-Pot}


This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, so I always triple it to fill my large crock-pot.  Everyone in our family likes this recipe and it’s easy!

Ingredients:


2 cups dried white beans such as cannellini or navy [I used Great Northern]
6-8 cups water
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sprig thyme [I also used some summer savory, curly parsley, and basil, just because I had them growing in the herb garden!]
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt
4-6 tablespoons olive oil, for garnish
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish (I used Parmesan)

Directions:

Rinse and sort the beans. Place them in the slow cooker and add enough of the water to cover. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the beans are somewhat tender. Or, soak the beans overnight in water to cover [I soak in an acid medium overnight], then drain, rinse, and transfer to the slow cooker. Add the water to cover.
Add the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, and tomatoes and stir well. cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the carrot and beans are very tender. Stir in salt to taste. Remove and discard the thyme.
Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a sprinkle of cheese. Serve with a fresh green salad and a loaf of Artisan or French bread for a delicious meal!
***This recipe comes from the book, The Gourmet Slow Cooker, which has lots of recipes that use whole food ingredients. I borrowed this book from the library, but it might be worth owning.  It has lovely photos.***

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Comments

  1. Nikki Gwin says

    January 23, 2018 at 11:30 am

    I wish I had a bowl (or two) for lunch! I think I can smell it ….

    Thanks for linking up at OVER THE MOON
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Donna says

    January 22, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    I LOVE soup and love cooking in my Crockpot. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, Donna!

      Reply
  3. Kathy Ramos says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    That sounds like a yummy accompaniment to dinner!

    Reply
  4. Melissa French - The More With Less Mom says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    I'm a big fan of frugal, pantry soups. I have included your recipe in my March Real Food Meal Plan. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 18, 2015 at 12:03 am

      Great, thank you! 🙂

      Reply

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