Description
Soupy toasts are a comforting and simple dish made with crusty bread soaked in a flavorful broth and topped with savory toppings like beans, eggs, or greens. It’s a flexible, pantry-friendly meal that comes together quickly and is perfect for using up leftovers.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread, toasted
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil), chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Extra olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cannellini beans, broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in a shallow bowl. Ladle the hot soup over the toast, allowing it to soak slightly.
- Top with Parmesan, chopped herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap cannellini beans for any white beans like navy or Great Northern beans.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein.
- Leftover roasted vegetables or greens make excellent toppings.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
