Description
Discover the comforting warmth of Italian White Bean Soup, a wholesome and hearty vegan soup that combines tender Italian Beans, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick healthy dinner or family nourishing dish, this cozy soup is versatile and easy to prepare, making it an ideal addition to your collection of healthy recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of Italian Beans (or 3 cups cooked dried beans)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, lemon zest, or grated vegan Parmesan
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables as needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and rosemary; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate the Italian Beans and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamier texture, or leave it chunky.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with herbs or lemon if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- You can blend the soup completely for a smooth texture or leave it chunky for more bite.
- Enhance flavor with optional garnishes like fresh parsley, lemon zest, or vegan Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg