Tomato-White Bean Soup with Pesto

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Tomato-White Bean Soup with Pesto
45 min.
4
300kcal

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Warm up your day with a delightful bowl of Tomato-White Bean Soup with Pesto, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and nutrition. This vibrant soup is not only vegetarian but also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on flavor. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious recipe for a cozy family dinner or a quick lunch.

The combination of creamy cannellini beans and juicy diced tomatoes creates a rich and hearty base, while the aromatic blend of fresh basil, garlic, and walnuts in the homemade pesto adds a burst of flavor that elevates the entire dish. Each spoonful is a celebration of wholesome ingredients, providing a satisfying meal that is both filling and nutritious, with only 300 calories per serving.

Perfect as a starter, snack, or even a light main course, this soup is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Tomato-White Bean Soup with Pesto is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, and let the comforting aromas fill your kitchen as you create a dish that warms both the body and soul!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups cannellini beans canned rinsed drained
  • 14 ounces tomatoes diced canned
  • medium carrots chopped
  •  celery stalks chopped
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • cups basil fresh packed
  • cloves garlic quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • quart vegetable stock low-sodium
  • 0.3 cup walnuts 
  • large onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat oil overmedium heat. Cook onion, stirringoccasionally, until golden, 3 to5 minutes.
  2. Add celery, carrotsand garlic; cook, stirring, untilvegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add wine; stir to scrape brownbits off bottom of pot.
  4. Add stock,beans, tomatoes, bay leaves and1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring soup to a boil;reduce heat, cover, and simmer,stirring occasionally, until carrotsare very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.In a blender, puree basil, walnuts,black pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoonsalt and 1/4 cup water.
  5. Transferpesto to a bowl; wash blender.
  6. Remove bay leaves from soup;discard. In blender, carefullypuree half of soup; transfer toa bowl; repeat with remaininghalf of soup. Divide soup among4 bowls, dollop each with1/4 pesto, and swirl in; serve.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein13.25%
Fat38.14%
Carbs48.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87.21
Glycemic Load
8.2
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.020869503851%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.34mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
8.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.68kcal
14.98%
Fat:12.37g
19.03%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.61%
Carbohydrates:35.48g
11.83%
Net Carbohydrates:27.86g
10.13%
Sugar:8.26g
9.18%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1411.83mg
61.38%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.7%
100%
Protein:9.67g
19.33%
Vitamin A:6372.51IU
127.45%
Vitamin K:65.4µg
62.28%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.72%
Fiber:7.62g
30.47%
Iron:4.6mg
25.58%
Potassium:855.65mg
24.45%
Folate:96.28µg
24.07%
Copper:0.48mg
23.92%
Magnesium:87.49mg
21.87%
Vitamin C:16.91mg
20.49%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.47%
Vitamin E:2.76mg
18.4%
Phosphorus:163.93mg
16.39%
Calcium:152.78mg
15.28%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.6%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.15%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.55%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
7.02%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.17%
Selenium:2.52µg
3.6%
Source:Epicurious