30-Minute Creamy White Bean Soup With Parmesan Rind Perfection
A creamy and comforting white bean soup enriched with a Parmesan rind for deep flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add turkey bacon if using, cook until crispy.
- Stir in white beans, vegetable broth, Parmesan rind, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and Parmesan rind.
- Blend half the soup for a creamy texture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze without garnishes for longer storage.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg