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April 29, 2025

Lean ground beef, lots of veggies, and cannellini beans combine to make a satisfying and healthy soup that comes together fast. We added tender Swiss chard at the end for a shot of green, but you could substitute lacinato kale or spinach instead. Serve the soup sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and offer garlic bread on the side. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Ivy Manning.

15 Ingredients

EASY

Ingredients

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Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

Chop the onion and garlic. Peel and chop the carrots, and chop the celery. Set carrots and celery aside.

Saute the beef and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to break up the meat, until beef is cooked through and onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, and Italian seasoning and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

Add the beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Rinse and drain the cannellini beans and stir them into pot. Bring soup to a simmer over high heat, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the chard.

Strip the chard leaves from center ribs with your fingers, and reserve ribs for another use. Coarsely chop the leaves.

Stir chopped chard into soup and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with Parmesan cheese. Cooled soup can be refrigerated for up to three days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Swiss Chard Perfection 🥬
Chop Swiss chard stems separately and add them earlier in the cooking process, then add the leafy greens in the last 2-3 minutes to maintain their vibrant color and prevent overcooking.
Bean Prep Mastery 🫘
If using canned cannellini beans, rinse thoroughly to remove excess sodium and prevent a starchy texture in your soup.
Flavor Layering Technique 🧄
Toast your Italian seasoning in the pan with the ground beef for 30 seconds before adding liquid to intensify the herb's aromatic qualities and develop deeper flavor complexity.
Ground Beef Browning Hack 🥩
Don't stir the ground beef constantly - allow it to develop a nice golden-brown crust by letting it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before breaking it up.
Parmesan Rind Trick 🧀
Save your Parmesan cheese rinds and drop them into the soup while simmering for an incredible umami boost that elevates the entire dish.