Broccoli and Bean Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Broccoli and Bean Soup, a nourishing blend of creamy cannellini beans, tender broccoli florets, and wholesome potatoes simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth. This plant-based recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to aromatic garlic, thyme, and a bright touch of lemon juice. The soup’s velvety texture comes from blending the ingredients, with an optional splash of unsweetened plant-based milk for added creaminess. Perfect as a comforting main course or a light starter, this one-pot soup is ready in just 40 minutes, making it a quick, healthy, and satisfying choice for busy weeknights. Pair it with crusty bread for a cozy, restaurant-worthy meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the broccoli florets, diced potato, and thyme to the pot. Stir everything together.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the broccoli and potato are tender.
Add the cannellini beans to the pot and stir well. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat the beans through.
Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender to blend.
If a creamier consistency is desired, stir in the plant-based milk at this stage.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, adjusting to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Pair with crusty bread for a perfect meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4802 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 731 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 4134 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
