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Easy Mediterranean Tuna Soup with White Beans

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tuna, white beans, and Mediterranean herbs for a quick, nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Broth

  • 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

Beans and Tuna

  • 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 Garnishes

  • as desired fresh parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes

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

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or red pepper flakes before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Tuna, White Beans