White Bean Soup With Tomato (Printable)

Velvety white bean base with bright tomato and Mediterranean herbs for a comforting, creamy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Beans & Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Tomatoes & Seasonings

06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finishing Touches

13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream, optional
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in drained beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée soup until smooth and creamy, or transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble pantry staples into a meal that feels like it belongs in a rustic Italian bistro.
  • The texture is so naturally velvety that you can skip the cream entirely and still feel like you are eating something indulgent.
02 -
  • If you over blend the soup it can become too aerated so stop as soon as it looks smooth.
  • Adding a splash of lemon juice at the very end can brighten the flavors if the beans feel too heavy.
03 -
  • Always rinse your canned beans thoroughly to remove the metallic taste and excess sodium from the liquid.
  • If you want to add greens like spinach stir them in after blending so they wilt perfectly in the residual heat.
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