Creamy White Bean Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Rosemary Recipe
This Creamy Bean Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made with white beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Simmered slowly to blend all flavors, it offers a rich, creamy texture without any cream, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 5 ribs celery, diced
- 4 large carrots, diced
- 6 fresh garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Fresh parsley as garnish
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 3 x 15oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups stock or broth
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 Tbsps olive oil or avocado oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat your olive oil or avocado oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the sliced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and finely chopped fresh rosemary; continue to sauté until fragrant, enhancing the soup’s flavor base.
- Add beans and broth: Pour in the drained and rinsed white beans along with 3 cups of stock or broth; stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Season soup: Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together nicely. Add additional broth if the soup becomes too thick during cooking.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy this creamy, hearty bean soup.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Use vegetable broth to keep the soup vegetarian or vegan.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go for best results.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a rich umami flavor, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely.
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