Three-Bean Salad Soup (Printable Version)

A hearty soup featuring kidney, cannellini, and green beans with crisp vegetables in a tangy vinaigrette broth. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You 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 in 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 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
15 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion, celery, and garlic, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
03 - Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, green beans, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot. 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 mixture to the pot.
06 - Simmer soup uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
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 -
  • Vibrant and colorful presentation featuring red kidney, green, and cannellini beans.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes.
  • Diet-friendly: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free.
  • Refreshing tangy flavor profile that stands out from traditional soups.
02 -
  • Don't rush the initial sauté of the onion, celery, and garlic; this builds the essential flavor base for the soup.
  • Allowing the soup to simmer for the full 15 minutes after adding the vinegar and mustard ensures the dressing-inspired flavors meld perfectly with the broth.
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