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THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP Recipe

THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP Recipe
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This hearty and nutritious white bean soup features creamy cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, making it a comforting and wholesome meal. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized with optional ingredients like spinach and paprika for added flavor.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Beans

  • 2 cans (28oz – 800 grams) cannellini beans or white beans, drained
  • 1 medium-size onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, diced or pressed
  • 1 cup (7 oz – 200 grams) frozen spinach (optional)
  • 2 medium-size potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Liquids and Oils

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine
  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth or hot water

Seasonings and Herbs

  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 sprig rosemary (or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh leaves / 1/2 tsp dried rosemary)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Beans and Seasonings: Add the garlic, drained beans, tomato paste, potatoes, rosemary (whole sprig, chopped, or dried), and paprika if using. Cook while stirring frequently for about 1 minute to combine flavors.
  3. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine, stir well, and let it simmer until the wine has mostly evaporated, cooking for another minute.
  4. Add Spinach and Broth: Add the frozen spinach, vegetable broth (or hot water), and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Then cover the pot, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  5. Check and Season: When the potatoes are soft and the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, remove the pot from heat and take out the rosemary sprig if used whole. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Divide the soup into bowls, drizzle with extra olive oil and freshly ground black pepper, if desired. Serve with crusty whole grain bread. For a non-vegan option, add freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Enjoy your comforting white bean soup!

Notes

  • You can use vegetable broth or simply hot water if broth is not available.
  • The addition of frozen spinach is optional but adds color and nutrients.
  • Adjust salt carefully since vegetable broth can be salty.
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs impart more flavor, but dried or chopped rosemary works well too.
  • Serve with crusty whole grain bread for a complete meal.
  • For extra richness, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if not serving vegan.

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