Description
Savor the Creaminess of White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful blend of velvety white beans and zesty lemon, creating a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This quick and easy recipe not only warms you up but also invigorates your palate with its bright flavors. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup promises to become a favorite that you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and drained white beans; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and herbs before blending until creamy using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg