Heavenly Comforting Creamy White Bean Soup
A creamy and hearty white bean soup, perfect for cozy days and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 2 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked white beans.
- Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine soaked beans, vegetable broth, dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour.
- Blend the soup until smooth, removing the bay leaf first.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal. Adjust seasonings and try different variations for added flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg