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White bean soup: 7 Comforting Reasons to Love It

White bean soup

A hearty white bean soup packed with flavor.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried white beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight in water.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add soaked beans, broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, blend part of it.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

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