Description
White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy white beans with fragrant herbs and savory broth for a warm, satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. With its rich aroma and delightful flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into this heartwarming recipe that will leave you dreaming of your next bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add drained cannellini beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in thyme leaves and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender before mixing it back into the pot.
- Just before serving, add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg