At a glance
You're making a hearty Italian soup that comes together in under 40 minutes, with sautéed veggies, tomato purée, and canned legumes creating a satisfying main course. The trickiest part is managing the two simmering stages—the first builds flavor while the second lets everything come together—but both are pretty hands-off. Fresh herbs at the end brighten up the whole bowl, and you can easily dial back the intensity with a dollop of yogurt if you prefer.
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Prep the ingredients
Wash and chop the vegetables. First, sauté the onion in a little oil, then after a moment add the carrot, celery and chopped garlic.
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Simmer
Add the bay leaf, salt and pepper, then pour in water or stock. Simmer for about 15 minutes, then stir in the tomato purée and canned (or pre-cooked) legumes.
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Finish cooking
Simmer for another 10–15 minutes, then finish with fresh herbs.
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