Description
Creamy White Bean Soup is the quintessential comforting dish, perfect for warming up on cold days. This delightful soup features velvety white beans blended with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, creating a nourishing and satisfying meal. With its rich flavor and creamy texture, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or intimate gatherings. Serve it warm with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley for an inviting touch that will wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or plant-based milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a countertop blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream or milk while stirring until fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, garnished with olive oil and extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg