Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting white bean soup. Each bowl is filled with creamy cannellini beans, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables that create a delightful blend of flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this soup brings nostalgia and warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cannellini beans (soaked overnight)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse soaked beans and place in a large pot. Cover with fresh water by two inches and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until onions are translucent.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour the sautéed mixture into the pot with beans and add vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until beans are tender, adding more broth if necessary.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg