Slow-Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup
505 min.
6
325kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup, a perfect blend of flavors that will transport you straight to the sun-kissed hills of Tuscany. This hearty soup is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions, but it also boasts a rich, comforting taste that everyone will love.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the inviting aroma of tender red potatoes, sweet carrots, and savory ham simmering away in your slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep in the morning, you can set it and forget it, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully throughout the day. The addition of great northern beans provides a satisfying protein boost, while the fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness just before serving.

This soup is not just a meal; it’s an experience. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, it serves six hearty portions, making it ideal for family meals or meal prep for the week ahead. With only 325 calories per serving, you can indulge in a bowl of this Tuscan delight without any guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a warm, nourishing dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and inspired!

Ingredients

  • lb potatoes - remove skin red cut into fourths ( 3 cups)
  • cups carrots sliced
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 30 oz great northern beans rinsed drained canned
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • cups finely-chopped ham diced fully cooked
  • teaspoon seasoning italian
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except parsley and oil.
  2. Cover: cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Stir in parsley and oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein24.75%
Fat16.9%
Carbs58.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.47
Glycemic Load
1.74
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.471739209217%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
3.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:324.58kcal
16.23%
Fat:6.23g
9.58%
Saturated Fat:1.23g
7.67%
Carbohydrates:48.4g
16.13%
Net Carbohydrates:38.54g
14.01%
Sugar:4.19g
4.65%
Cholesterol:30.24mg
10.08%
Sodium:1187.67mg
51.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.53g
41.05%
Vitamin A:7254.27IU
145.09%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.99%
Fiber:9.86g
39.44%
Phosphorus:375.96mg
37.6%
Folate:143.04µg
35.76%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.36%
Vitamin K:36µg
34.29%
Potassium:1143.66mg
32.68%
Vitamin C:22.72mg
27.54%
Magnesium:106.48mg
26.62%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.36%
Copper:0.42mg
21.16%
Selenium:14.46µg
20.66%
Iron:3.57mg
19.85%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.32%
Vitamin B3:3.64mg
18.18%
Zinc:2.27mg
15.11%
Calcium:116.67mg
11.67%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.93%
Vitamin B12:0.56µg
9.31%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.02%