Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup
Hearty, smoky tomato soup with white beans and fresh herbs, simmered to rich perfection. This mediterranean-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cannellini beans
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1/4 cup carrot
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh basil
Instructions
- Step 1: Finely chop onion and carrot, then sauté in a pot over medium heat with 1 tbsp water until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Step 2: Add garlic, smoked paprika, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down. Stir in cannellini beans and vegetable broth.
- Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in fresh basil before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep diced tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Fun Band-Style Smoky Tomato and White Bean Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 20-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
