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This Tuscan White Bean Soup is the perfect slow cooker soup recipe for a chilly night! Big thanks to Hurst’s Beans for sponsoring this post. And thank you for supporting the brands that help make this blog possible!
I have a wee bit of a confession to make.
Sun-dried tomatoes and I have not always been friends. Honestly, it’s my fault completely. Those tangy little tomatoes did nothing to make me turn my nose up at them aside from look really weird.
I’m a terrible person, aren’t I?
It’s just…they’re so wrinkly. And strange. And tomatoes are usually juicy and plump and sold in the produce section.
These are basically tomato raisins and I’m sorry, but I’m not a huge raisin fan. So I shunned the humble sun-dried tomato all of my life until one day I was like, no more. I will branch out and I will try something new.
Y’all. I am straight up obsessed with sun-dried tomatoes. They pack in so. much. flavor. It really should be illegal.
I’m working with Hurst’s Beans again this year (yay!) to bring you some more recipes featuring their dried beans. Do you remember my taco chili, my drunken beans recipe, or my pressure cooker pinto beans? All made with Hurst’s dried beans and they’re so good!
One of the things I really love about Hurst’s Beans is that they come with a little seasoning packet along with the beans. You don’t have to use it, of course, but I pretty much always do. The ham seasoning that came in the pack of Great Northern Beans I used for this soup added a great smoky flavor to the soup. So tasty!
My Tuscan White Bean Soup is thick, creamy, and packed with flavor.
This soup is really thick and hearty. I added just a touch of half and half (that’s half whipping cream and half milk for my non-American readers) to get things nice and creamy.
This soup is packed with Great Northern beans, chopped baby spinach, and lots of sun-dried tomatoes. The tomatoes really do pack such a punch of flavor.
You can use the dry packed sun-dried tomatoes or the tomatoes in oil, but if you use the oil packed tomatoes, be sure to drain them well. Save the oil for another use because it’s full of flavor!
Hope you guys love this soup as much as we do! It’s really great for hungry Trick or Treaters this time of year and works well for hungry football fans too! Basically, anytime you’ve got a big group around who need something warm and hearty, this Tuscan White Bean Soup is a total winner!
Give this Tuscan white bean soup recipe a try and let me know what you think!
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 package Hurst's Great Northern Beans with Ham Flavor
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 9 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 6 ounces baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes more to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- shaved Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Place the dry beans into a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Check for any small stones or debris and discard.
- Add the beans, onion, garlic, and chicken broth to a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until beans are tender.
- Add the half and half to the beans. Dice the tomatoes and spinach into bite sized pieces and add to the pot of beans.
- Season with red pepper flakes, ham seasoning packet, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 hour.
- Stir well before serving. Serve with shaved Parmesan on top, as desired.
Michele says
I’d love to try this recipe, but I’m lactose intolerant. Has anyone subbed with oat milk?
Brandi says
I loved this recipe. The red pepper is too much for me and makes it hot.
Karly says
Ah, sorry to hear that! I’m not sure why I don’t find this one spicy, but I have had multiple readers leave similar reviews so I’ve just updated the recipe with a note. Hope you still enjoyed the soup!
Bama says
Can you cook this on stovetop? Sounds delicious but I donโt have a slow cooker.
Karly says
Hello! I’m sure you can, but I’ve only tested this in the slow cooker, so I’m not sure on times.
Renee says
I put the seasoning packet in right off. Will this ruin the recipe?
Karly says
Unfortunately, yes, it might. You don’t want to add salt to beans prior to cooking as they’ll be tough. You can still eat the soup, but your beans won’t be as tender as they should be.
Rose says
Where did you purchase the Hurst beans? ย On line they are pricey.ย
Karly says
I get them at Walmart. ๐
Denise says
I accidentally bought roasted red peppers instead of sundried tomatoes..boo. Do u think I can use?? I made this before the cror3ct way and itโs as fabulous!
Karly says
You can definitely use the peppers, but it will really change the flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes have such a distinct flavor. I think this will still be good though!
Lori says
Where is the actual recipe? ย I even tried to locate it on your website to no avail. It looks and sounds amazing, but I canโt find the details of the recipe. Thanks
Karly says
Sorry about that – it’s there now!
KWhite says
Oh no! ย Did you take down the recipe? ย Iโm only seeing [recipe].ย
Kelli says
Oooops! I did not see that the author commented on this question already. Sorry!
I will try 1 teaspoon. Thanks!
Robert Williams says
I didn’t see your answer to one tablespoon of hot pepper flakes….is that correct or a typo?
1 TS was too hot for us? Anybody else make it with one TS of hot pepper flakes?
Karly says
Hi Robert, I did reply to you via email. I did use 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes myself and didn’t find the recipe too spicy. That said, you’re more than welcome to reduce to suit your own tastes.
Diana Easson says
I missed your answer to Christine so would like to know two things #1 I also do not have this brand of bean where I live and wonder what spices do you think would work #2 what size package of beans did you use….I tried to blow up the picture to see the weight and it looks like it’s 20 oz? I only have 1 pound packages (bought two). Need to know so the portions equal out to each other. Plan on making this some time this week.
Karly says
I don’t really know of a great substitute for the seasoning in these beans. It’s a little smokey and salty. Garlic, onion, chili powder, a little smoked paprika maybe?
I did use 20 ounces of beans here. ๐