Three-Bean Salad Soup (Printable)

Vibrant soup with three beans, fresh vegetables, and zesty vinaigrette essence. Ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 & 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 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
15 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vinegar and mustard create this magical tangy depth that makes everyone ask for the secret ingredient.
  • Its essentially a complete meal in one pot, saving you from the dreaded sink full of dishes while still delivering incredible flavor.
02 -
  • Dont drain the cherry tomatoes after halving them - those juices contain incredible flavor that should go straight into your soup.
  • The soup actually tastes even better the next day when the vinaigrette has fully infused the broth, so dont hesitate to make it ahead of time.
03 -
  • Resist the urge to stir too frequently as the soup simmers - allowing it to bubble gently undisturbed helps develop a more complex flavor profile.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette mixture to add right at the end for an extra punch of that signature tanginess that makes this soup special.
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