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Hearty Tuscan Beef Soup

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This hearty Tuscan soup is a warm embrace on a cold day, filled with fresh vegetables and chickpeas. It’s a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Tuscany right to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 can (400 g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 liter vegetable broth
  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 200 g fresh spinach
  • 100 g small pasta (e.g. Ditalini or Farfalle)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent.
  2. Stir in the chopped garlic, dried oregano, and thyme. Sauté everything for about 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and small pasta. Cook everything for an additional 8-10 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Make sure the pasta does not become too soft.
  5. Add the fresh spinach and stir. Cook the soup for only 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and retains its bright green color.
  6. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste the soup to ensure the spices are balanced.
  7. Serve the hot soup in deep bowls and generously sprinkle each portion with freshly grated Parmesan. Enjoy the warming soup immediately.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overcooking the pasta to keep it al dente. Use fresh herbs if available for a more intense flavor. Experiment with additional vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for variety.

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