Description
White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This creamy, aromatic dish combines hearty white beans with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Enjoy every spoonful of this nourishing soup that will surely please your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
- Add the beans and vegetable broth; stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg