Creamy Bean Soup

Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with this Creamy Bean Soup, a deliciously hearty and wholesome recipe that's perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with tender cannellini beans, aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery, and a hint of garlic and thyme, this soup boasts a velvety texture achieved through pureeing and a splash of heavy cream. Simmered to perfection with flavorful vegetable broth and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple green salad. Ready in just 45 minutes, this creamy soup is an easy-to-make, one-pot wonder that’s ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend lunches.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 2 medium (peeled and diced) carrots
• 2 medium (diced) celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 15-ounce cans (drained and rinsed) cannellini beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Add the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and process until smooth, then return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Cook the soup for another 3-5 minutes over low heat, allowing it to warm through.

Step 9

Ladle the creamy bean soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2674.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1858.9

Total Fat 77.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 7406.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.5g
Protein 69.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 691.0mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 5981.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 47.1%