Creamy White Bean Soup with Savory Finish in 6 Steps
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A hearty white bean soup with a savory finish, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: EditorVictoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for finishing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drain soaked beans and add them to the pot along with vegetable broth and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time.
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg