Step 1

If you’re using an immersion blender: Add the water, white beans, tomato paste, and 1/3 cup of the diced tomatoes to a large pot and use your immersion blender to puree until smooth.

Step 2

If you do not have an immersion blender: We recommend putting the white beans, tomato paste, and 1/3 cup diced tomatoes in your Vitamix or other blender / food processor with 4-6 cups warm water and add it to the rest of the hot water in your pot after pureed.

Step 3

Once your puree is ready and in the large soup pot, cover it and bring to a full boil. Then, add the green beans, diced potatoes, and carrots first to give them some extra time to cook through. (If you are adding uncooked pasta, now is the time as well.) Let them cook on their own for about 10 minutes while you gather the rest of your ingredients to go in the pot.

Step 4

Add the rest of the ingredients and bring back to a boil for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Then, turn down the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes (until potatoes and carrots are soft). Enjoy!!