A vegetarian italian tuscan white bean soup recipe (with a vegan option) using chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans and pasta in a deliciously seasoned broth. This gourmet vegetarian italian soup is flavored with crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, fresh italian herbs including rosemary and a bay leaf, and sun-dried tomatoes. This tuscan bean soup is super healthy and filling. It's high in protein and healthy fiber from the beans, and low in fat. Try it as a full meal with some crusty artisan bread and perhaps a side salad, or, pair it with a vegetarian risotto for a more complete vegetarian italian-themed meal. For the wine? Anything italian, or try it with a buttery california chardonnay or a dry french sauvignon blanc to balance out all that savory goodness in the soup. This vegetarian tuscan garbanzo bean and sun-dried tomato soup recipe courtesy of bush's beans. Need it to be vegan? Simply omit the parmesan cheese topping-your soup will still be spoon-licking good without it.
