Introduction

This budget-friendly creamy bean soup is a comforting and wholesome meal perfect for any day. Made with simple, clean ingredients, it offers rich flavors and a satisfying texture without breaking the bank. Easy to prepare and delightfully nourishing, it’s a great way to enjoy a healthy homemade soup.

The image shows a close-up of a pot filled with a colorful vegetable and bean soup. The soup has three main layers visible: a clear golden-orange broth on the top with small green herb pieces sprinkled throughout, a mix of white beans and bright orange carrot cubes in the middle, and chunks of celery and sun-dried tomatoes scattered evenly. A silver ladle is partially inside the pot, scooping up beans, carrot cubes, celery, and sun-dried tomatoes, with a rustic wooden surface underneath the white marbled background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

5 ribs celery, diced

4 large carrots, diced

6 fresh garlic cloves, sliced

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

3 x 15oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups stock or broth

Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley as garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Heat your oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.

Step 2: Sauté the onion, celery, and carrots for about 4 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 3: Stir in the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh rosemary, continuing to sauté until fragrant.

Step 4: Add the white beans and stock or broth, then stir to combine thoroughly.

Step 5: Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.

Step 6: Simmer over low heat for 20–25 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend well.

Step 7: If the soup thickens too much, add additional broth to reach your desired consistency.

Step 8: Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a bright finish, and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before serving.

Try adding a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor.

Use homemade vegetable broth for a richer taste and cleaner ingredients.

Add chopped kale or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking for added greens and nutrients.

FAQs

Can I use canned beans other than white beans?

Yes, you can substitute white beans with cannellini, navy, or great northern beans for a similar texture and flavor.

Is this recipe suitable for freezing?

Absolutely. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.