Can I skip the slow cooking and make it on the stove?

Yes — after assembling ingredients, simmer gently on the stovetop for 20–30 minutes until flavors meld, then add spinach and Parmesan at the end.

Will the spinach get too soft?

It may if added too early. That’s why we add spinach near the end so it retains a bit of texture and doesn’t turn mushy.

Can I use a different bean instead of white beans?

You can try using cannellini, great northern, or even chickpeas, though textures and flavor will shift slightly.

Is this soup vegetarian?

Yes — if you use vegetable broth. Otherwise, with chicken broth, it’s a meatless-but-not-fully-vegetarian recipe.

Parmesan Tuscano Soup — Creamy Bean & Greens Delight

Name: Parmesan Tuscano Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz); 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups baby spinach; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); Salt & pepper to taste

Description

Creamy Parmesan Tuscano soup with white beans, spinach, tomatoes, and Italian herbs — a hearty, slow-cooked bowl of comfort inspired by Tuscany.

Ingredients

2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups baby spinach

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to the crockpot.

2. Stir ingredients together and cover.

3. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours until the flavors meld and the onions are tender.

4. Just before serving, stir in baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese.

5. Let it cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup is creamy.

6. Serve hot with a slice of toasted bread or crusty baguette.

Notes

You can use vegetable broth to make this fully vegetarian.

Great for meal prep — store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Add a splash of cream for extra richness if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Soup
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 270 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: Parmesan tuscano soup, crockpot tuscan soup, white bean spinach soup