Description
White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms your soul and fills your belly. Featuring creamy white beans simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth, this hearty soup is infused with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon for a refreshing finish. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s a nourishing meal everyone will love. Dive into this delightful recipe, and enjoy the cozy embrace of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried cannellini or navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and fresh herbs; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until beans are tender.
- For creaminess, blend half the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender carefully.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving. Enjoy warm with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg