Three-Bean Salad Soup (Printer version)

Colorful beans and crisp vegetables simmered in a zesty vinaigrette broth for a fresh, satisfying bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans

01 - 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup canned green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, drained

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 stalk celery, diced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Broth and Seasonings

09 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion, celery, and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes until slightly tender.
03 - Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, green beans, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes to warm through and release flavors.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined. Add to the pot.
06 - Simmer soup uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and integrate.
07 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
08 - Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley. Serve hot or warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The soup transforms in the refrigerator overnight, getting even better as the vinaigrette flavors meld with the beans and vegetables.
  • Its secretly adaptable to whatever beans you have hiding in your pantry, making it the perfect rescue meal when grocery shopping isnt an option.
02 -
  • Dont be tempted to add the vinaigrette mixture too early or boil it aggressively as it can become bitter instead of bright.
  • Leaving the soup uncovered while simmering concentrates the flavors perfectly, but watch that it doesnt reduce too much.
03 -
  • Save some of the bean liquid from one of the cans and add a tablespoon or two to the soup for extra body and rich bean flavor.
  • For a creamy variation without dairy, puree one cup of the finished soup and stir it back into the pot before serving.
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