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White Bean Soup

A creamy and comforting soup made with white beans and fragrant herbs, perfect for any family gathering or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups white beans (canned or dried, soaked and rinsed)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Fresh parsley, for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using dried beans, soak them overnight and drain. If using canned beans, rinse them well.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the white beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. For a smooth texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup, or carefully transfer half into a blender and pulse until creamy. Return it to the pot and mix well.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

This soup can be easily customized with flavorful toppings like fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon, or crispy croutons. It stores well in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator and freezes for up to 3 months.