Hearty White Bean Soup with Peppery Olive Oil in 1 Hour
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A hearty white bean soup drizzled with peppery olive oil for a flavorful finish.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups dried white beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped (optional)
- Soak the white beans overnight, then drain.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and turkey bacon (if using). Cook until softened.
- Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional peppery olive oil.
Notes
- Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time.
- Adjust pepper to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg