Description
The Best White Bean Soup is a warm, creamy delight that wraps you in comfort on chilly days. This nourishing soup features tender white beans, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant herbs, making it a versatile choice for any meal. Perfect as a main course or paired with crusty bread, each spoonful promises to deliver warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- If desired, use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg