Description
White Bean and Lemon Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines the creamy texture of white beans with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly evenings or a quick weeknight meal. With its delightful aroma and vibrant flavor, each bowl promises to create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing and draining the beans, and finely chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with the rinsed beans. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a creamier texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg