Description
White bean soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights and gatherings. This creamy, hearty dish combines the richness of white beans with aromatic vegetables and herbs, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Easy to prepare and customizable to your tastes, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it hot with crusty bread for an irresistible meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tsp)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and rinsed beans; stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes.
- For creaminess, mash half of the beans with a potato masher if desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice; adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg