White Bean Soup Recipe: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
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A cozy plant-based dinner that’s shockingly satisfying, this White Bean Soup is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–5 bowls 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, peeled & chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional but delish)
- 3 (15 oz) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained & rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh spinach or chopped kale
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (for brightness)
- Optional: drizzle of olive oil + red chili flakes for garnish
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and cook onions, carrots, and celery until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika. Let it all sizzle for 1–2 minutes.
- Add white beans, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a creamy texture.
- Toss in spinach or kale and let it wilt. Finish with lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade vegetable broth.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg