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Easy Mediterranean Tuna Soup with White Beans
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tuna, white beans, and Mediterranean herbs for a quick, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces each)
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained (5 ounces each)
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- optional fresh parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in beans, bay leaves, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add tuna, break into pieces, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice if desired, and serve topped with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and serve with crusty bread.