Description
A comforting and nutritious white bean soup, perfect for chilly evenings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté these vegetables until softened, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute to allow those flavors to blossom.
- Pour in the drained white beans and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a steady simmer.
- Season it all with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Let the soup simmer for around 20-30 minutes; this time helps to meld all the delicious flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
Pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh green salad. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, white beans, vegan, comfort food, easy recipe