Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried white beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the beans.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add beans, broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: White Bean Soup, Classic Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Comfort Food