Description
A comforting and hearty White Bean Soup recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with vegetables and beans, this soup is flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into coins
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned corn kernels, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Toasted bread slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter: In a 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Cook vegetables: Add onions, carrots, celery, and parsley to the heated oil. Cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in salt, pepper, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in beans and corn: Add the beans and corn kernels to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish with spinach: Add the fresh baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and serve with toasted bread slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: White Bean Soup, Bean Soup Recipe, Vegetarian Soup, Comfort Food, Cozy Meal
