Marry Me Tuscan Vegetable Soup (2024)

This marry me Tuscan vegetable soup is one of those SOUPerb dishes I could eat over and over again! Perfect for the winter season.

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You’ve heard of marry me pasta… Now it’s time for a marry me Tuscan vegetable soup!

Both of these dishes are inspired by Tuscan cuisine, viral TikTok recipes, and the notion that every delicious meal can be replicated in vegan form.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Plant diversity in one’s diet is a sure way to take care of your gut. This soup features at least six veggies, not including chickpeas (fat and protein) and pasta (carbs).
• This marry me Tuscan vegetable soup is true to its name! It’s so good, whoever you make it for is going to succumb to your charms.
• Inspired by regional Tuscan cuisine, this soup features all the best things about the hearty Mediterranean dishes. It is flavorful, creamy, filling, and healthy.
• This recipe yields 4-6 servings (depending on what you serve it with). Perfect for meal prep and feeding a large family.
• It’s easy to customize this soup by adding or swapping ingredients based on what you have available.

Inspiration Behind Tuscan Vegetable Soup

Not to be confused with Tuscan vegetable soup, this marry me soup version is actually modeled after a Tuscan chicken gnocchi soup.

This dish is proof that veganizing a dish does not take away from the flavor, nutritional value, or the satisfaction it brings. Chickpeas provide the protein, cashew cream or coconut milk are a good source of fat, vegetables contain plenty of fiber, and pasta brings the carbs into the mix.

The result is a creamy, indulgent, hearty vegetable soup that can be customized to your preference.

How to Make This Recipe

Start by prepping your ingredients. Since there are quite a few, you’ll find it easier to slice, dice, rinse and measure everything before you do the actual cooking.

Heat a large non-stick pot over medium heat. Add the yellow onion, leek, sweet potato, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic.Saute everything together until the sweet potato is slightly cooked. This should take about 6 minutes.

Next, stir in tomato paste, paprika, dried herbs, and salt. Pour in the vegetable broth and add chickpeas.

Bring the contents to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid. Cook on low to medium for about 10 minutes.

At this point, it’s time to add the pasta and cook according to the timing on the package until al dente. Finally, add vegan cream or coconut milk, lemon juice, and kale.

Enjoy with fresh herbs, a slice of bread, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Hack It!

• Sun dried tomatoes are very easy to make at home, especially if you end up with too many fresh ones. This soup will taste even more amazing with home-dried tomatoes.
• You can get creative with the ingredients. If you don’t have chickpeas, for instance, you can use white beans. No kale? Try it with spinach or chard! No sweet potato? Regular potatoes will do just fine.
• If you have a nut allergy, use coconut milk, blended sunflower seed cream, or store-bought soy cream instead.
• As for gnocchi or shells, you can always make this with gluten-free pasta.
• To store, wait for the soup to fully cool down and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Alternatively, split into portions and freeze for later.

Kitchenware and Equipment

This recipe does not require any special cookware or appliances. You can make this marry me Tuscan vegetable soup with a basic set of kitchen essentials:

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Large soup pan with a lid
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Can opener

You might find it easier to squeeze lemon juice with a citrus juicer but you can equally do it by hand.

The only additional piece of equipment you may need is a high-speed blender. If making cashew cream, a quality blender is the key to a smooth, consistent texture.

Personally, I could not recommend my Ninja blender enough! At a reasonable price tag, it does an incredible job every time.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Vegan Lasagna Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup
• Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
• Quick Dumpling Noodle Soup
• Creamy Ramen Soup

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