Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Creamy White Bean Lemon Soup, a delightful blend of tender white beans, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for chilly nights or as a nourishing lunch. With its creamy texture and refreshing taste, it’s sure to brighten your day while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in the rinsed beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and chopped rosemary; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a creamier texture, blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth or transfer it carefully to a blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices or additional rosemary sprigs. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg