Description
Rosemary garlic white bean soup delivers comfort in a bowl with Mediterranean charm. Fragrant herbs and creamy beans create a hearty embrace that brings warmth to winter dinners you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) white beans, drained and rinsed
Liquid and Aromatics:
- 4 cups (950 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then gently sauté diced onions until they become soft and translucent, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add finely minced garlic and freshly chopped rosemary leaves, stirring continuously to prevent burning and allow the aromatics to release their fragrant essence for 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce drained and rinsed white beans into the pot, carefully folding them into the onion and herb mixture to ensure even distribution and flavor infusion.
- Slowly pour of vegetable broth over the bean mixture, stirring gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Increase heat to bring the liquid to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing the soup to develop depth of flavor for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove rosemary sprigs and carefully purée the soup using an immersion blender or standard blender, working in small batches to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Season the soup with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste and enhancing with a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, offering a vibrant and fresh finishing touch.
Notes
- Prep this soup ahead of time by soaking white beans overnight for faster cooking and smoother texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting garlic quantity or adding red pepper flakes for subtle spiciness.
- Substitute vegetable broth with chicken stock for deeper, richer flavor profile if preferred.
- Store leftover soup in airtight containers for up to 4 days, reheating gently to maintain creamy consistency.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped kale or spinach during the final simmering stage for extra vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg