Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of White Bean Lemon Soup, where the creaminess of white beans meets the bright zing of fresh lemons. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a heartwarming yet invigorating experience with every spoonful. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy it as an appetizer or a main dish, garnished with fresh herbs for an extra touch of brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing the beans and chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the drained beans; stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Squeeze in lemon juice to taste. Blend half of the soup using an immersion blender until smooth for creaminess while leaving some whole beans intact.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg