Smokey and Sweet Tuscan Soup

Take a trip to Italy with this delicious and hearty Tuscan soup! It’s low calorie and full of flavor – a great addition to your winter recipes!

Serves: 4
Calories per serving: 192

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 15 oz. cannellini beans, drained
• 15 oz. canned diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup gluten-free macaroni
• 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 zucchini, roughly chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped (measure after cutting)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot over high heat, add olive oil, garlic, thyme and onions, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
2. Add all other ingredients except the gluten-free macaroni and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Add macaroni, bring the soup back up to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot and topped with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese.