White Bean Soup Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 15 oz cans cannellini beans, divided
• 4 cups vegetable broth

  divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion

  diced
• 2 medium carrots

  diced
• 2 sticks celery

  diced
• 4 cloves garlic

  minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes

  to taste
• 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

  plus extra for serving
• Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

• 1 Drain and rinse one can of beans, then transfer them to a blender or food
  processor along with 1 cup of the vegetable broth. Blend until smooth and
  creamy, then set aside. This blended mixture will help create a velvety texture
  in the soup. Drain and rinse the remaining two cans of beans and set them aside
  for later use.
• 2 In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the
  diced onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally as they soften and
  release their natural sweetness. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the
  vegetables become tender and aromatic. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for
  another minute, just until fragrant.
• 3 Pour in the pureed bean mixture, followed by the whole beans and the remaining
  vegetable broth. Stir in the minced rosemary, dried thyme, salt, black pepper,
  and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. Bring the soup to a
  gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld
  together.
• 4 Stir in the chopped spinach or kale, letting the greens wilt into the soup.
  Continue simmering for another 10 minutes until the flavors deepen. Just before
  serving, add the fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully
  incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if
  needed.
• 5 Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra
  Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with crusty bread or warm biscuits for a hearty,
  comforting meal.

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