One-Pot Rustic Tomato and White Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A hearty, comforting stew combining creamy white beans with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection in one pot. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 2, diced celery stalk
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or navy)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 large diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 7 minutes until vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
3. Step 3: Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices, 2 cups cooked white beans, and 3 cups vegetable broth. Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until the stew thickens and the flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove the bay leaf, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving.