Description
This Best White Bean Soup is cozy, hearty, and packed with wholesome ingredients! With white beans, vegetables, and fragrant herbs simmered together, it’s the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this soup is perfect for beginner cooks and seasoned pros alike. Serve it with crusty bread and enjoy a healthy, satisfying meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the white beans, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup for a smoother texture if desired.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
This soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a dollop of yogurt for creaminess.
Add spinach, kale, or potatoes for extra heartiness.
For a spicier version, sprinkle in red pepper flakes.
Blending part of the soup before serving makes it thicker and creamier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white bean soup, vegetarian soup, easy bean soup, healthy comfort food