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THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP Recipe

THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP Recipe
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This comforting White Bean Soup features creamy cannellini beans simmered with fresh vegetables, aromatic rosemary, and a hint of white wine. Perfect for a hearty yet healthy meal, it’s easy to prepare and can be enjoyed vegan or with a touch of parmesan cheese for added richness.

Ingredients

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Beans and Vegetables

  • 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

  • 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 shimmers, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Aromatics and Beans: Stir in the garlic, drained beans, tomato paste, potato chunks, rosemary (whole sprig, chopped, or dried), and paprika if using. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute to blend flavors.
  3. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine and stir well. Let it simmer until the wine evaporates, about 1 minute, to concentrate the flavors.
  4. Add Spinach and Broth: Incorporate the frozen spinach, vegetable broth, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat, and let it simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  5. Finish the Soup: Once the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, remove it from heat. Remove the rosemary sprig. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Drizzle with extra olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with crusty whole grain bread. For non-vegans, add freshly grated parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using white wine adds depth but can be substituted with additional vegetable broth if preferred.
  • Frozen spinach is optional but adds color and nutrients; fresh spinach can be used instead.
  • Adjust the seasoning based on the saltiness of your vegetable broth.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans and potatoes during cooking.
  • This soup keeps well and tastes great the next day.

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Keywords: white bean soup, cannellini beans, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, Italian soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food

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