Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of White Bean Lemon Soup, where creamy white beans meet the vibrant zest of fresh lemons. This delightful soup is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for cozy evenings. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to warm your soul and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium fresh lemons, zested and juiced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse canned beans and gather garlic, onion, and herbs.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine ingredients: Add white beans and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add lemon: Zest two lemons into the soup and squeeze in their juice, avoiding seeds.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth with some texture remaining. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches.
- Season: Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg