Description
Rosemary bean soup brings hearty Mediterranean comfort to your kitchen with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Creamy white beans simmered with aromatic herbs create a soul-warming dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 15-ounce (425 grams) cans cannellini beans
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) vegetable or chicken broth
Herbs and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Purée one can of cannellini beans with its liquid in a blender until completely smooth, ensuring a creamy base for the soup. Separately drain the remaining two cans of beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium temperature. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Combine the puréed cannellini beans, drained beans, vegetable broth, fresh rosemary, thyme, crushed red pepper, and freshly ground black pepper into the pot. Stir thoroughly to integrate all ingredients.
- Cover the pot and elevate heat to medium-high, bringing the liquid to a robust boil. Once bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low, uncover, and allow the soup to simmer gently.
- Let the soup cook for approximately 15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even heating. Periodically use a wooden spoon to gently crush some beans against the pot’s side, naturally thickening the soup’s consistency.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. The broth’s inherent saltiness might eliminate the need for additional salt. Serve piping hot, accompanied by crusty artisan bread for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Quick and hearty soup ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep work.
- Blending one can of beans creates a creamy, thick base without adding dairy or extra ingredients.
- Rosemary and thyme infuse deep, aromatic herb flavors into the comforting bean mixture.
- Crushed red pepper provides a subtle warmth and optional kick to elevate the soup’s taste profile.
- Smashing beans during cooking naturally increases the soup’s thickness without additional thickeners.
- Perfect weeknight meal that’s budget-friendly, protein-packed, and satisfying for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg