Tuscan White Bean Soup

Tuscan White Bean Soup

This quick and easy soup makes the perfect hearty, yet light winter lunch!  It requires minimal ingredients, takes under 30 minutes to whip up, and you’ll have meals ready all week long!  

Ingredients
1 leek trimmed and chopped
1 tbsp EVOO
1/2 cup quinoa
1 can Cannellini beans drained & rinsed
4 cups veggie broth
1 1/2 tsp A Spice Affair’s tuscan infusion seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
1 1/2 cups of water
Salt & Pepper
Red chili pepper flakes
10 oz chopped tuscan kale 

Method

• Heat EVOO in a large pot over medium heat.  

• Add in chopped leeks and sauté for about 5 mins.

• Add quinoa, Cannellini beans, veggie broth, and tuscan seasoning.  Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover with a lid. 

• Cook for about 10-15 minutes.

• Add 1 1/2 cup of water and season with salt & pepper to taste.  Add as much red chili pepper flakes as you’d like!

• Add kale and cook for 5-10 minutes or until kale is completely wilted. 

• Serve in bowls with some sourdough bread for a quick, yummy, and nutritious lunch!

  This is one of my recipe creations for my Wellness Flavor Boost Kit, which includes 6 of my favorite health boosting spice blends from A Spice Affair! A Spice Affair blends have become a part of my home cooking routine and have inspired me to create so many amazing nutritious recipes! This is what led me to creating a flavorful wellness experience around 6 of my favorite health boosting spice blends! Join me as I share recipes, wellness tips, and how incorporating spices and herbs into your diet will elevate your meals and your health! Enjoy exploring the nourishing recipes I created around the rich flavors of these special blends, maybe you’ll even be inspired to create some of your own!