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White Bean Soup

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White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting soup made with creamy white beans, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful herbs. It’s budget-friendly, easy to customize, and perfect for cozy meals or make-ahead lunches.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini, navy, or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Optional: 2 cups chopped kale or spinach, 1/2 cup cooked sausage or bacon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in white beans, broth, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Optional: Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup or mash some beans for creaminess.
  6. Add chopped greens in the last 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
  7. Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice if desired, and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and crusty bread on the side.

Notes

  • To make the soup creamier, blend 1–2 cups and return to the pot.
  • For added flavor, sauté a tablespoon of tomato paste with the garlic.
  • Use fresh herbs if available—triple the quantity of dried herbs.

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