Description
White Bean and Lemon Soup is the perfect winter warmer that combines creamy white beans with a zesty lemon broth. This delightful dish not only comforts but also refreshes, making it ideal for cozy evenings. With a simple ingredient list and easy preparation, you’ll have a heartwarming soup ready in no time. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium white beans, drained
- 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Chop onion and garlic finely, zest and juice lemons, rinse white beans.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in drained beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and fresh herbs. Simmer for another 10 minutes until heated through.
- For creaminess, use an immersion blender briefly to blend part of the soup while keeping some texture.
- Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle additional herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg