Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of creamy bean soup that brings together rich flavors and aromatic herbs. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings, transforming simple ingredients into a cozy culinary masterpiece. With a blend of white beans, fresh garlic, and herbs, each spoonful promises to wrap you in a comforting embrace. Easy to prepare and customizable, this soup is ideal for family gatherings or solo indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the canned white beans with their liquid and add vegetable broth to cover by about an inch. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for approximately 10 minutes, then blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Return the pot to low heat and slowly stir in heavy cream while adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Just before serving, mix in freshly chopped thyme and parsley for added brightness.
- Serve hot garnished with extra herbs or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg