Description
Creamy White Bean Soup with Herb Oil and Crispy Capers is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in comfort. This rich and velvety soup blends smooth white beans with aromatic garlic, creating a delightful base topped with vibrant herb oil and crunchy crispy capers. Ideal for cozy evenings or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make recipe offers an elegant presentation and a burst of flavors, making it a must-try for every home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup capers, drained
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in drained beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth (or partially for texture).
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining olive oil with fresh herbs; let sit.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry capers in enough olive oil to cover the bottom until crispy (about 3 minutes).
- Serve soup in bowls, drizzled with herb oil and topped with crispy capers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg