Description
A hearty and nutritious White Bean Soup packed with tender cannellini beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and fresh greens. This easy stovetop recipe combines sautéed vegetables and aromatic herbs to create a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup baby carrots, sliced into coins
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 3 cups spinach or chard
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Cook garlic and vegetables: Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the sliced carrots and diced celery. Cook together for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds to release the herbs’ aroma.
- Add main ingredients and simmer: Pour in the fire-roasted tomatoes, rinsed cannellini beans, and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Wilt the greens and serve: Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach or chard until wilted. Serve hot and enjoy your wholesome white bean soup.
Notes
- For creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding the greens.
- Feel free to use kale or Swiss chard if spinach is unavailable.
- This soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes nicely.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for added brightness.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially if using homemade vegetable stock.
