Description
Hearty rosemary and roasted garlic white bean soup delivers comfort on chilly days. Creamy Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of rich, aromatic warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (14.5 oz/411 g) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups (32 fl oz/946 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 heads garlic, top 1/8 inch removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsps fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
- 2 tbsps oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Garlic Preparation: Separate garlic bulb cloves and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, completely wrapping in aluminum foil for intense roasting.
- Roasting: Bake wrapped garlic at 350°F (180°C) for 60-90 minutes until cloves turn golden brown and spreadable, developing rich caramelized flavors.
- Aromatic Base: Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent, then incorporate minced garlic for an additional minute to release fragrant notes.
- Liquid Integration: Add vegetable broth, white beans, and chopped rosemary, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for flavor melding.
- Garlic Infusion: Squeeze roasted garlic cloves directly into the soup, releasing their sweet, mellow essence.
- Texture Refinement: Puree the soup completely using an immersion blender until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Final Seasoning: Incorporate Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring to balance flavors and enhance overall taste profile.
- Presentation: Serve piping hot, optionally garnishing with additional rosemary sprigs or a delicate olive oil drizzle for visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Roast Garlic Perfectly: Wrap tightly in foil and bake low and slow to transform harsh cloves into sweet, spreadable deliciousness.
- Blend for Silky Texture: Use an immersion blender for smooth, velvety consistency without transferring hot soup between containers.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Fresh rosemary and lemon juice elevate the soup from basic to restaurant-quality with minimal extra effort.
- Customize Your Soup: Adjust liquid ratio for thicker or thinner consistency, and experiment with different cheese types like pecorino or aged cheddar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg