Description
Warm up with this creamy white bean soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting meal. Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make dish will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy every spoonful as it hugs your taste buds and warms your soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the drained white beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20–30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted (3–5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg