Description
Warm Up with Easy White Bean Lemon Soup is the perfect antidote to winter’s chill. This comforting dish features creamy white beans, zesty lemon, and vibrant greens, delivering a delightful burst of flavor in every spoonful. Simple to prepare yet elegant enough for gatherings, it’s a nourishing hug in a bowl that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fresh lemon juice, adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss in spinach or kale; cook until wilted (3-5 minutes).
- For a creamier texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg