Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of White Bean Lemon Soup, a creamy delight that’s bursting with flavor and brightness. This nourishing soup features smooth white beans, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned white beans. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth, leaving some bean chunks for texture.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg