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White Bean Soup

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A cozy and nourishing bowl of White Bean Soup packed with tender beans, aromatic vegetables, and herbs simmered to perfection. Ideal for chilly days and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups canned white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add olive oil, then sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in broth, add white beans and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat, simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf, mash some beans in the pot to thicken the soup. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  6. Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Add a parmesan rind during simmering for extra depth (remove before serving).
  • Let the soup rest for 10 minutes off heat before serving to enhance flavor.
  • Add chopped kale or spinach near the end for more nutrients.

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