Three-Bean Salad Soup (Print Version)

Hearty soup with three beans, crisp vegetables, and tangy vinaigrette essence for a fresh, zesty twist.

# 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 - 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

# How-To:

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 and fragrant.
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, stirring to combine.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
06 - Add the vinaigrette mixture to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop.
07 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped fresh parsley.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot or warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes, so weeknight dinners suddenly feel less like a chore and more like an actual victory.
  • The tangy vinaigrette essence cuts through the richness in a way that makes you want another spoonful before you've even finished the first.
  • Three types of beans mean you get different textures in every bite, plus enough protein to keep you satisfied without any meat.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing your canned beans, even if you're in a hurry—the thick liquid clinging to them will make your soup taste tinny and overprocessed.
  • The magic happens during that 15-minute simmer where everything stops being ingredients and becomes a dish with actual personality and depth.
03 -
  • Mise en place saves your sanity with this one—chop everything before you turn on the heat, because once you start cooking, things move quickly.
  • If you accidentally over-salt the soup, add a whole peeled potato and simmer it for 10 minutes, then remove it—it absorbs excess salt like magic.
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