Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup
Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup blends tender white beans with aromatics into a velvety base, brightened by a touch of crème fraîche and a squeeze of lemon. Each bowl is finished with crisp, cheesy croutons for contrast and a hint of herbs and cayenne for warmth. Serve it for a cozy lunch or a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add butter and let it melt.
- 3
Add onion, celery, and carrot, and cook, stirring, until the onion starts to turn translucent and golden, about 7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- 5
Add beans and broth.
- 6
Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- 7
Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Lower the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 9
Place bread cubes in a saute pan.
- 10
Drizzle with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 11
Toast the bread cubes over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crunchy, about 10 minutes.
- 12
Sprinkle grated cheese over the bread cubes and continue browning for about 2 more minutes.
- 13
Puree the soup with an immersion blender until very smooth.
- 14
Whisk in creme fraiche.
- 15
Stir in lemon juice.
- 16
Serve topped with browned bread cubes and chopped parsley.
- Calories 578.57 kcal High 29%
- Protein 27.15 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 81.76 g 30%
- Total Fat 16.18 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.42 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.36 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1795.58 mg High 78%
- Dietary Fiber 14.71 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 6.8 g --
- Added Sugars 1.59 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 215.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 7.84 mg Good Source 44%
- Potassium 1075.87 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 33.03 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 11.46 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Cannellini Beans. Each serving provides about 578.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Cannellini Beans, Carrot. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 578.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 16 steps.
- Is Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup healthy?
- Chef John's Creamy Tuscan Cannellini Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 578.57 calories and 27.15 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1795.58 mg (78% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.42 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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