Description
A comforting white bean soup that combines farm-fresh ingredients with bold flavors, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4–5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 3 cups chopped kale or baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the finely chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the drained cannellini beans along with the vegetable broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- For a creamier texture, transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot or use an immersion blender for desired consistency.
- Stir in your choice of chopped kale or spinach and let it simmer for an additional few minutes until the greens have wilted.
- Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Serve piping hot, garnished with crusty bread and an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead and freezes well. Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of red chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American with Mexican influences
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg