How long does it take to make Parsley Microgreens White Bean Soup (25-Minute Vegetarian Dinner)?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 4
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Parsley microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Hearty Tuscan-style white bean soup with garlic, rosemary, and lemon, finished with a handful of raw parsley microgreens for freshness.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Parsley microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained
1 cup parsley microgreens
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Salt, pepper & Parmesan rind (optional)
Sauté garlic in olive oil 2 minutes until golden.
Add beans, broth, rosemary, and Parmesan rind if using. Simmer 15 minutes.
Mash about a third of the beans to thicken the soup. Remove rosemary.
Stir in lemon juice and zest; season well. Ladle into bowls and top with parsley microgreens and a drizzle of olive oil.
Parsley and parsley microgreens share the same aromatic and phytochemical profile, with research focused on the flavonoid apigenin, vitamin K content, and folate. They are used as a fresh finishing element on proteins, pastas, and composed plates.
• Parsley and parsley microgreens have been studied for flavonoid content, particularly apigenin, which is present in both mature and microgreen forms.
moderate evidence• Parsley is a recognized dietary source of vitamin K and folate, with microgreen concentrations studied in the broader microgreens nutrition literature.
moderate evidence• Aromatic and flavor characteristics in parsley microgreens vary by variety and harvest stage.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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