Hearty 3 Bean Soup High in Fiber and Protein

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Our Hearty Three Bean Soup is a delicious and nutritious powerhouse of nutrition that will keep you full and energized all day long. Perfect for a cold winter evening, this soup recipe is cozy and comforting.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Looking for more bean soup options? Then you will love these; Creamy Beef & White Bean Soup , Pesto + White Bean Soup , Veggie-Packed Turkey Bean Soup .

Benefits of Beans

Beans are a true powerhouse when it comes to nutrition.

They’re loaded with fiber , plant-based protein, antioxidants, and micronutrients.

Beans support digestive health, heart health, lower belly fat percentage, and overall weight loss.

Beans are loaded with good-for-your-gut fiber, something a lot of us struggle to get enough of.

They have been linked with health benefits including lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and they also can help keep you feeling fuller longer.

You can add them to soup, stews, or salads for a super healthy boost. We consider them a COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATE here at CFC.

REFERENCES: HealthLine , WebMD , Southern Living

REFERENCES: WebMD , HealthLine

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Ingredients:

6 Servings

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How to make Three Bean Soup

Step 1. Prepare your vegetables and the beans and drain the beans in a large colander and rinse well under cold water.

Step 2. Heat your butter or oil of choice in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and sauté the onion, garlic, celery, carrots and parsnip for about 8 minutes.

Step 3. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, oregano, thyme, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Step 4. Next add the broth of choice, all of the beans, bay leaf or sage/rosemary. Also add the parmesan rind if using one.

Step 5. Remove and discard the bay leaf or sage/rosemary. Season with sea salt and pepper to your taste and serve hot sprinkled with parsley and grated parmesan cheese if desired and Enjoy! Rachel

Tips for Best Results

Serving Suggestion

This 3 beans soup recipe is a full meal on its own with all the veggies, fiber and protein it packs. However, here are some additional sides you may want to pair with this meal:

Storage and Reheat Tips

This three bean soup recipe stays great refrigerated for 4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend reheating it in the microwave using 30 second bursts until it is heated through or the temperature you prefer.

Recipe FAQs

How can I make this soup thicker?

You can either mash some of the beans with a fork or use an immersion blender and give the soup a few quick pulses to thicken this soup up naturally.

Can I use canned beans in this recipe?

You can absolutely use canned beans, just be sure to rinse them well to remove as much salt as possible or use low-salt or no-salt beans.

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Is this soup good for gut health?

Yes. The fiber from the beans and vegetables is great for gut health.

For more high fiber and protein meals, check out these favorites: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup (High Protein + Fiber) , High Protein Beef Burrito Bowls with Flavorful Brown Rice , Protein Pumpkin Lentil Bread

Hearty 3 Bean Soup

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Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.