White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) dried cannellini beans; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 3 or 4 parsley stems; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black peppe4; 2 oz (60g) pancetta, chopped (optional); 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 3 oz (85g) Italian fontina or taleggio

Servings: persons

8 oz (225g) dried cannellini beans
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 celery stalk, chopped
3 or 4 parsley stems
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black peppe4
2 oz (60g) pancetta, chopped (optional)
3 shallots, thinly sliced
3 oz (85g) Italian fontina or taleggio

1
Soak the beans in cold water to cover overnight.
2
Drain.
3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
4
Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 8 minutes, until translucent.
5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6
Add the drained beans, stock, celery, parsley, and bay leaf.
7
Bring to a boil over high heat.
8
Cover and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring, or until the beans are very tender.
9
Stir in the lemon juice.
10
Remove the bay leaf.
11
In batches, with the lid ajar, puree the soup in a blender.
12
Return to the pan and season.
13
Keep warm.
14
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
15
Add the pancetta (if using) and cook, stirring, 5 minutes, until browned.
16
Stir in the shallots and cook 3 minutes, until softened.
17
Trim off any rind from and dice the cheese.
18
Stir into the soup.
19
Ladle into bowls, and sprinkle with the pancetta mixture.
20
Serve hot.

823

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz (225g) dried cannellini beans, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 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.

White Bean Soup

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