Description
Warm your soul with every spoonful of this White Bean Soup Exquisite, a delightful blend of creamy white beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this nourishing soup combines rich flavors and a velvety texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for both cozy nights in and entertaining friends, this recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Blend half of the soup with an immersion blender until smooth; return it to the pot for a creamy consistency.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
- 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: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg