Description
White bean soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This creamy, herb-infused dish combines tender white beans, fresh vegetables, and savory spices, creating a warm hug in every spoonful. Easy to prepare, it’s ideal for novice cooks and makes for a delightful centerpiece at any gathering. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up all the rich flavors and create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (or 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and thyme; stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Incorporate white beans and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil and then lower the heat to simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until slightly thickened.
- For creaminess, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender while keeping some beans whole.
- Serve hot with a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg