Description
A simple and hearty white bean soup that warms the soul with its delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the white beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash the soup to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Great to pair with crusty bread or a simple green salad. For extra flavor, drizzle some olive oil or a squeeze of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg