Organic Tuscany Style Minestrone Soup

Travel to Tuscany with a simple supper that's full of nutritious ingredients. From Sprague, this organic soup features a medley of tomatoes, green beans, kidney beans, lentils, and spices.

<p>Canning and batch cooking may be a popular pastime for home cooks, but what happens when a family operation wants to expand its offerings? They build a new state-of-the-art facility. That’s the story of Sprague foods, an organic food brand that developed a thermal processing system using “Dutch-oven” technology to lock in the nutrition of each ingredient. This unique facility—the first of its kind in North America when it opened in 1996—has the highest standards of quality of efficiency, and it shows in every signature recipe.</p> 
<h2>The History of Sprague</h2>
<p>The Sprague family has been canning organic foods on the north shore of Lake Ontario since 1925. This independent and family-run company, now helmed by fifth-generation owners, remains obsessively focused on quality. The line offers beans, soups, sauces, and even desserts—and everything is organic, vegetarian, and ready-to-eat for added convenience.</p>   	
<h2>Sprague Company Mission</h2>
<p>Sprague makes affordable, plant-based soups with ethically sourced ingredients, which means you can enjoy ample nutrition on the fly. An easy-open lid makes its hearty soups accessible for home or work—the perfect addition to a healthy, well-stocked pantry.</p> 
<h2>Benefits of Sprague</h2>
<p>Sprague is known for sourcing high-quality ingredients and keeping things local whenever possible.</p><br><ul> 


<li>All cans and jars are pressure cooked in 100 percent BPA-free and recyclable packaging</li>
<li>Organic ingredients</li>
<li>No preservatives or additives</li>
<li><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/certifications/certified-kosher"target="_blank">Certified Kosher</a></li></ul>
<h2>Top Sprague Products</h2>
<p>Fill your pantry with organic, vegetarian soups for easy meals any day of the week.</p> 
<h3>Organic Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup</h3>
<p>Roasted red peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes combine in this <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/sprague-organic-tomato-red-pepper-soup"target="_blank">comforting soup</a>. It’s practically begging to be paired with a grilled-cheese sandwich.</p>  
<h3>Organic Autumn Butternut Squash Soup</h3>
<p>There’s nothing like a <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/sprague-organic-autumn-butternut-squash-soup"target="_blank">bowl of butternut squash soup</a> to usher in cooler weather. Jazz up this recipe with fried sage and croutons, or enjoy it as-is—garlic, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar boost the flavor.</p> 
<h3>Organic Mediterranean Lentil Soup</h3>
<p>Nutritious lentils, spinach, tomato paste, and just the right amount of Parmesan cheese add Mediterranean flair to this <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/sprague-organic-mediterranean-lentil-soup"target="_blank">simple soup recipe</a>.</p> 
<h2>Vegetarian Diet Tips</h2>
<p>Avoiding meat doesn’t mean your diet can’t still be exciting. With colorful veggies, plenty of different textures, and new recipes to try, your taste buds will never be bored.</p> 
<h3>The Best Vegetarian Recipes</h3>
<p>With <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/vegetarian-recipes"target="_blank">50 delicious vegetarian recipes</a> to choose from, there’s no excuse not to make veggies the star of your plate. Start your day with a Beet-Ginger Smoothie Bowl, enjoy quick Raw Carrot Pad Thai for lunch, and whip moist Vegetarian Meatloaf for dinner.</p>  
<h3>Easy Comfort Food Recipes</h3>
<p>From our favorite tomato soup to gluten-free pasta dishes, this post has <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/best-comfort-food-recipes"target="_blank">25 ways to enjoy healthy comfort foods</a> in every season.</p>  
<h3>How to Make a Vegetarian Meal Plan</h3>
<p>Get our tips for sticking to a <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/vegetarian-meal-plan"target="_blank">vegetarian meal plan</a> that’ll satisfy everyone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.</p>

Canning and batch cooking may be a popular pastime for home cooks, but what happens when a family operation wants to expand its offerings? They build a new state-of-the-art facility. That’s the story of Sprague foods, an organic food brand that developed a thermal processing system using “Dutch-oven” technology to lock in the nutrition of each ingredient. This unique facility—the first of its kind in North America when it opened in 1996—has the highest standards of quality of efficiency, and it shows in every signature recipe. 
The History of Sprague
The Sprague family has been canning organic foods on the north shore of Lake Ontario since 1925. This independent and family-run company, now helmed by fifth-generation owners, remains obsessively focused on quality. The line offers beans, soups, sauces, and even desserts—and everything is organic, vegetarian, and ready-to-eat for added convenience.   	
Sprague Company Mission
Sprague makes affordable, plant-based soups with ethically sourced ingredients, which means you can enjoy ample nutrition on the fly. An easy-open lid makes its hearty soups accessible for home or work—the perfect addition to a healthy, well-stocked pantry. 
Benefits of Sprague
Sprague is known for sourcing high-quality ingredients and keeping things local whenever possible. 


All cans and jars are pressure cooked in 100 percent BPA-free and recyclable packaging
Organic ingredients
No preservatives or additives
Certified Kosher
Top Sprague Products
Fill your pantry with organic, vegetarian soups for easy meals any day of the week. 
Organic Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Roasted red peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes combine in this comforting soup. It’s practically begging to be paired with a grilled-cheese sandwich.  
Organic Autumn Butternut Squash Soup
There’s nothing like a bowl of butternut squash soup to usher in cooler weather. Jazz up this recipe with fried sage and croutons, or enjoy it as-is—garlic, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar boost the flavor. 
Organic Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Nutritious lentils, spinach, tomato paste, and just the right amount of Parmesan cheese add Mediterranean flair to this simple soup recipe. 
Vegetarian Diet Tips
Avoiding meat doesn’t mean your diet can’t still be exciting. With colorful veggies, plenty of different textures, and new recipes to try, your taste buds will never be bored. 
The Best Vegetarian Recipes
With 50 delicious vegetarian recipes to choose from, there’s no excuse not to make veggies the star of your plate. Start your day with a Beet-Ginger Smoothie Bowl, enjoy quick Raw Carrot Pad Thai for lunch, and whip moist Vegetarian Meatloaf for dinner.  
Easy Comfort Food Recipes
From our favorite tomato soup to gluten-free pasta dishes, this post has 25 ways to enjoy healthy comfort foods in every season.  
How to Make a Vegetarian Meal Plan
Get our tips for sticking to a vegetarian meal plan that’ll satisfy everyone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.