Hearty White Bean Soup with Herb Oil in Just 45 Minutes
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A hearty and flavorful white bean soup topped with herb-infused oil for extra taste.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For herb-infused oil: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh basil, 1 tsp lemon zest
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Drain soaked beans and add them to the pot.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and rosemary.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- For the herb-infused oil, mix olive oil, parsley, basil, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Serve soup hot, drizzled with herb-infused oil.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight for best texture.
- Adjust broth quantity for thicker or thinner soup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg