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 choice 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 savory ham, tender beans, and fresh herbs wafting through your home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a nourishing meal that serves six, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of great northern beans and red potatoes provides a satisfying texture, while the carrots and onions add a touch of sweetness and depth to the dish.

This soup is not just a meal; it's an experience. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and wholesome. Whether you serve it as a main course for lunch or dinner, this Tuscan Bean Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your slow cooker, and let the magic happen while you go about your day!

Ingredients

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