Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with white beans, aromatic herbs, and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white beans (cooked or canned)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and cook for a few minutes until they soften.
- Add the white beans and broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil.
- Incorporate chopped rosemary and thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Notes
This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or toppings. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, vegetarian, comforting, healthy, beans, homemade