Three-Bean Salad Soup (Printable)

Heory soup with three types of beans, crisp vegetables, and tangy vinaigrette essence for fresh flavor.

# 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 & 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
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
03 - Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, green beans, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add to the pot.
06 - Simmer soup uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
07 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped parsley.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve hot or warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The soup captures all the bright, tangy flavors of three-bean salad but delivers them in a comforting, warm bowl that satisfies in any weather.
  • Its incredibly forgiving and adaptable, letting you use whatever beans are hiding in your pantry without a special trip to the store.
02 -
  • Dont bring the soup to a rolling boil after adding the beans or youll end up with mushy cannellini beans that disintegrate into the broth.
  • The soup actually improves overnight in the refrigerator, as the beans absorb the flavorful broth, making this a perfect make-ahead meal for busy weeknights.
03 -
  • For an even more substantial meal, drop in a handful of small pasta like ditalini during the last 8 minutes of cooking, adding more broth as needed to maintain the soupy consistency.
  • Reserve about a quarter cup of the bean mixture before adding the broth, then blend it with a little olive oil and spread on your toast for a complementary appetizer that sets up the flavors to come.
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