Description
White bean soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. This creamy, aromatic dish combines earthy white beans with fragrant herbs and spices, creating a delightful balance of flavors in every spoonful. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this soup is sure to become your go-to recipe for wholesome nourishment that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained white beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with croutons or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg