“Creamy Bean Soup with Parmesan Crust – 5 Secret Tips for Perfection”
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A hearty and comforting soup with a smooth bean base topped with a crispy, cheesy crust.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add beans, thyme, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and turkey bacon.
- Preheat your broiler.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each bowl.
- Place bowls under the broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use less broth.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg