Description

The Best White Bean Soup is a bowl of true comfort, simple, hearty, naturally gluten-free, and customizable. Perfect for chilly days and made with pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable broth
3 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped fresh spinach or kale
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 7–8 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, thyme, and oregano. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add beans, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes.
Mash some of the beans in the pot with a spoon or blend 1 cup of soup and return it for a creamier texture.
Stir in spinach or kale and cook 2 minutes until wilted.
Finish with lemon juice and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

For natural creaminess without heavy cream, mash some beans or blend part of the soup. Always rinse canned beans well, simmer fully for flavor, and finish with lemon juice for brightness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 290
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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