Description
This White Bean Soup is simple, hearty, and deeply comforting. Made with creamy white beans, aromatic vegetables, and herbs, it’s a nourishing soup perfect for cozy nights, meal prep, or a light yet satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, lemon zest, or grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beans, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes.
Notes
For added richness, stir in a drizzle of olive oil or a knob of butter before serving. Add cooked sausage, kale, or spinach for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white bean soup, cannellini soup, healthy soup, easy bean soup