White Bean Puree Recipe

Name: White Bean Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry Great Northern beans; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 rib of celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 cloves of garlic (1 smashed and 1 minced) and 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 6 cups chicken broth; Coarse salt and pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup heavy cream; Few drops extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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Soak the beans overnight.
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Or place beans in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat; remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 1 hour.
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Drain the beans; transfer to a 2-quart pot with the diced onion, celery, carrot, smashed garlic, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, 5 cups of broth, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Bring to a boil.
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Lower the heat; simmer until beans are very tender, about 90 minutes.
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If the mixture becomes dry, add some of the remaining broth.
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Drain the beans; discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
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Warm the beans in a pan over medium heat.
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Add the cream, thyme leaves, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Let simmer.
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Cook until the cream is reduced and is almost dry on the beans, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Puree the beans in a food processor, adding a few drops of oil.
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Adjust seasonings.

806

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups dry Great Northern beans, 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 rib of celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, White Bean Puree 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.

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White Bean Puree

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Variations & substitutions

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