Cozy Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup (Printable Version)

Creamy white beans simmered with fresh rosemary, garlic, and vegetables in a savory broth. A comforting Mediterranean soup ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced

→ Beans & Broth

06 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

→ Herbs & Seasoning

08 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Finish

12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
14 - Crusty bread, to serve

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add drained beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Remove and discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs from the soup.
06 - For creamier texture, use immersion blender to partially puree soup while leaving some beans whole for texture.
07 - Stir in lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and crusty bread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms basic pantry staples into something that tastes like it simmered all day
  • The rosemary and garlic create an aroma that makes your whole kitchen feel cozy
  • You can have it on the table in under an hour with almost no active work
02 -
  • The immersion blender step is optional but creates a velvety texture that feels luxurious
  • Lemon juice at the end wakes up all the flavors and prevents the soup from tasting flat
  • The soup thickens as it sits so add more broth when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Dont skip the step of softening the onion first since it builds depth
  • If you dont have an immersion blender, mash some beans against the side of the pot
  • Using a vegetable broth you really enjoy drinking plain makes a huge difference

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