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The Secret to Perfect White Bean Soup

The Secret to Perfect White Bean Soup

A creamy and comforting white bean soup with aromatic vegetables and herbs that creates the perfect dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cans white beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the rosemary sprigs and bay leaves to the pot.
  3. Pour in the drained white beans and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Remove the rosemary sprigs and bay leaves. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture. Alternatively, transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender, puree, and return to the pot.
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSodium: 720mgFiber: 11g

Notes

The secret to perfect white bean soup is partially blending it to create a creamy texture while keeping some beans whole for substance. For extra depth of flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering. This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop, and it freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

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