White bean soup recipe

Recipe for white bean soup in our easy vegetarian recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried cannellini or other white beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups boiling water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Olive oil, to serve

How to make white bean soup

• Pick over the beans carefully, discarding any stones or other particles.
• Rinse thoroughly in cold water to ensure that they are clean.
• Soak in a large bowl of cold water overnight.
• Drain the beans and place them in a large saucepan of water.
• Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes. Drain.
• Return the beans to the pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil again.
• Add the bay leaf and cook until the beans are tender for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Drain again. Remove the bay leaf.
• Puree about 3/4 of the beans in a food processor or pass through a food mill, adding a little water if necessary, to create a smooth paste.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
• Stir in the onion and cook until it softens.
• Add the carrot and celery. Cook for 5 minutes more.
• Stir in the tomatoes, garlic and thyme.
• Cook for 6 to 8 minutes more, stirring often.
• Pour in the boiling water.
• Stir in the beans and the bean puree.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve in individual soup bowls, sprinkled with a little olive oil.

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