Sophisticated White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Sophisticated White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 2 carrots, scrubbed and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces small white beans, soaked overnight and drained; 8 cups water; 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (may use canned); 2 teaspoons harissa (hot pepper paste); 2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; sea salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces small white beans, soaked overnight and drained
8 cups water
6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (may use canned)
2 teaspoons harissa (hot pepper paste)
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
sea salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Heat half the olive oil in a 4 quart pot over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add the onion and cook until translucent.
3
Add the carrots, celery and garlic.
4
Cook until tender stirring often.
5
Add the beans, tomatoes and harissa.
6
Stir and increase the heat to bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
8
Adjust salt and add fresh ground black pepper, the remaining olive oil and the vinegar.
9
Serve with olive bread or roasted garlic bread on the side!

768

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 large yellow onions, chopped, 2 carrots, scrubbed and diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Sophisticated White Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sophisticated White Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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