White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole garlic head; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled potato; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained; 4 cups chopped fresh kale; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 whole garlic head
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled potato
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
4 cups chopped fresh kale
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate the cloves). Brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil; wrap in foil. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
3
Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-heat. Add onion and salt; saute 5 minutes. Add carrot and the next 4 ingredients (carrot through tomato paste); cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add Vegetable Stock and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic and kale; simmer 10 minutes or until kale is tender. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

222

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole garlic head, 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

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White Bean Soup

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