Description
Savor the Creaminess of White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful comfort dish that combines velvety white beans with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter for entertaining, this easy-to-make soup promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium fresh lemons, zested and juiced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add lemon zest and juice; stir well.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or an extra drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg