Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting Tuscan White Bean Soup. This delightful blend of creamy white beans, fresh herbs, and vibrant vegetables is infused with garlic and finished with a splash of lemon juice. Not only is this hearty soup delicious, but it also evokes nostalgia from family gatherings. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, each bowl promises to wrap you in a cozy embrace reminiscent of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked cannellini or Great Northern beans (about 1 can)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saut? the vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? the diced carrots and celery along with the minced garlic for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Add the white beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season the soup: Add fresh thyme and rosemary to the mixture and let it simmer for another 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Blend if desired: For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup while leaving some chunks intact for texture.
- Final touches: Stir in lemon juice right before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve & enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg