Description
White Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that warms both body and soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this creamy soup is not only easy to prepare but also highly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite herbs and spices. Packed with protein from white beans and fresh vegetables, it provides a hearty meal that satisfies any appetite. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, even novice cooks can create this delicious recipe in no time. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, saut? the chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth; add the drained beans, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender (optional).
- Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra nutrition, add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days or frozen for three months.
Enhance flavors by adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg