Description
Comforting “creamy vegan white bean soup” brings Mediterranean warmth to kitchen tables with its silky smooth texture and rich herbal notes. Nutritious ingredients blend perfectly, offering hearty satisfaction that nourishes both body and soul without compromising delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 grams) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups (120 grams) chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, introducing diced onions and sautéing until they become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic, chopped carrots, celery, and diced potatoes into the pot, allowing vegetables to soften and develop aromatic flavors for 5-6 minutes while stirring intermittently.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of dried oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly cracked pepper across the vegetables, thoroughly coating each piece to distribute spices evenly.
- Cascade vegetable broth into the pot, elevating heat to generate a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, covering and allowing vegetables to tenderize for 15-18 minutes.
- Gently fold white beans into the simmering mixture, continuing to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes to ensure complete heating and flavor melding.
- Transform the soup’s consistency by utilizing an immersion blender to partially puree directly in the pot, creating a luxurious texture with both smooth and chunky elements.
- Introduce chopped kale or spinach and a splash of bright lemon juice, allowing greens to wilt and integrate for 2-3 minutes while maintaining vibrant color and nutritional integrity.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to achieve perfect balance and depth of flavor.
- Elegantly portion soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and provide a crisp, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Customize texture by deciding how much of the soup to blend, creating a range from chunky to silky smooth.
- Use dried beans instead of canned for deeper flavor and lower sodium, just soak overnight and cook until tender before adding to soup.
- Add nutritional yeast for extra cheesy, umami flavor without dairy, enhancing the soup’s richness for those missing cheese.
- Swap kale with other hearty greens like Swiss chard or collards to keep the nutritional profile high and add variety to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg