Three-Bean Salad Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Colorful beans and crisp vegetables simmer in a tangy vinaigrette broth for a fresh, hearty twist on classic flavors.

# 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 - 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

# How to Make It:

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 until fragrant.
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 maintain a simmer.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add mixture 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 additional parsley. Serve hot or warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of vinegary brightness and warm broth creates this incredible comfort food that still feels light and fresh
  • It comes together faster than you can decide what to watch on TV, using mostly pantry staples
  • My skeptical bean-hating husband actually asked for seconds, which still shocks me
02 -
  • The vinegar mixture needs to be whisked until completely smooth, or you will end up with grainy patches of mustard in your finished soup
  • Do not rush the initial vegetable sauté, those few minutes build layers of flavor that make the difference between good and great
  • This soup actually tastes better the next day, so do not stress about making it ahead of time
03 -
  • If using fresh green beans, blanch them for 2 minutes before adding to the pot so they cook evenly with everything else
  • Let the soup cool slightly before refrigerating leftovers, and store it without the garnish for the freshest flavor
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