Three-Bean Salad Soup (Print Version)

Vibrant soup with kidney, cannellini, and green beans in a tangy vinaigrette broth with crisp vegetables.

# 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 and 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 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish

# How To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 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 to 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 and develop.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • This soup magically bridges seasons with its warm broth and bright, garden-fresh flavors that wont weigh you down even on warmer days.
  • The recipe uses mostly pantry staples, making it perfect for those evenings when you think theres nothing to cook but need something nourishing in under 40 minutes.
02 -
  • Never add the vinaigrette components directly to the pot without mixing them first I made this mistake once and ended up with pockets of vinegar that were overwhelming in certain bites.
  • The soup actually tastes even better the next day, so dont hesitate to make it ahead the beans will continue to absorb the flavors overnight without losing their distinct textures.
03 -
  • Reserve about two tablespoons of the red onion to add raw as a garnish just before serving the contrast between cooked and raw adds an unexpected dimension of flavor and texture.
  • For an elevated dinner party version, finish each bowl with a few drops of good quality extra virgin olive oil and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt, which creates little bursts of flavor as you eat.
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