Quick Mediterranean Bean Soup
🌿✨ MEDITERRANEAN WHITE BEAN SOUP ✨🌿
Cook Time: 35 minutes 🕒
Prep Time: 15 minutes 🕒
Total Time: 50 minutes 🕒
Description:
Indulge in the heartwarming embrace of this thick and garlicky Mediterranean White Bean Soup, a classic that usually requires patience with slow-cooked dried beans, potatoes, onions, and garlic. However, this version is a game-changer, leveraging the magic of pre-cooked beans and a trusty food processor to whisk up a quick and hearty dinner soup. A bowlful of comfort that pairs perfectly with generous slices of good, crusty bread.
🍲 Recipe Details 🍲
| Recipe Category | Beans |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Vegetable, European, Vegan, Winter, Weeknight, Brunch, < 60 Mins |
| Ingredient Quantities |
| — | — |
| 4 cups | Vegetable broth |
| 1 | Potato |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 cans | Cannellini beans (canned) |
| 1/2 cup | Dried thyme |
| 1/4 cup | Dried rosemary |
| – | Lemon juice |
| 1 cup | Additional broth (adjust thickness) |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
| Calories | 342.4 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.2g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 28.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 59.5g |
| Fiber | 13.6g |
| Sugar | 3.1g |
| Protein | 19.1g |
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5) based on 16 reviews 📊
📝 Instructions 📝
- Begin the culinary journey by bringing 2 cups of vegetable broth to a delightful boil in a large saucepan.
- Introduce the stars of the show – potatoes and carrots. Cover, reduce the heat, and let them simmer gently for a tantalizing 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, work your magic by heating olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Whisper in the onions, lowering the heat to low, covering them like a culinary secret for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to infuse the magic.
- Now, unleash the garlicky aroma by adding garlic and letting it dance in the pot for one more minute.
- Elevate the flavors by pouring in 1 cup of broth, letting it reach a symphony of boiling bliss.
- The stage is set; introduce the cooked potatoes, carrots, and their liquid. Stir in the enchanting combination of thyme and rosemary.
- Time to embrace modern culinary technology – in a food processor or blender, perform a magical symphony by puréeing the beans with the final cup of broth.
- Add this velvety blend to the pot, letting it join the flavor party. Watch as the soup gracefully comes to a boil.
- Your masterpiece needs final touches – season it with salt and pepper, adjusting the thickness with additional broth if needed. Stir in the citrusy spark of lemon juice.
- The grand finale is near – serve this Mediterranean delight with croutons or toasted bread as a garnish. Feel the satisfaction of creating a masterpiece!
🍲 Serving Size: 4 hearty portions 🍲
This Mediterranean White Bean Soup is not just a meal; it’s a culinary journey through the rich and hearty flavors of the Mediterranean. Perfect for cozy winter nights, weeknight dinners, or a delightful brunch that brings people together. Embrace the simplicity without compromising on taste. Your taste buds will thank you! 🌟🥣🍞✨
