Description
Warm Up with Easy White Bean Lemon Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. This creamy, aromatic soup combines the delightful flavors of garlic, lemon, and fresh greens to create a cozy, nourishing experience. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this soul-warming dish in no time. Enjoy it warm with crusty bread or chilled as a refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add drained beans and vegetable broth; stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest just before serving to enhance flavor.
- If using spinach or kale, add during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg