Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Name: Mediterranean White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced small; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced small; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups cooked cannellini beans or 2 (14 ounce) cans canned cannellini, drained and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Recipe by - Carla -

This thick and garlicky soup is a Mediterranean classic normally made from dried beans slowly cooked with potatoes, onions, and garlic. This version takes advantage of cooked beans and a food processor to produce a quick and hearty dinner soup. Serve with plenty of good crusty bread.

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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

cups vegetable broth
1

medium potato, peeled and diced small
1

large carrot, peeled and diced small
1

tablespoon olive oil
1

medium onion, chopped
3

cloves garlic, minced
2

cups cooked cannellini beans or (14 ounce) cans canned cannellini, drained and rinsed
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄

teaspoon dried rosemary
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1

teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Bring 2 cups of the broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add potatoes and carrots, cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
While potatoes cook, place oil in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onions, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
Add 1 cup of broth and bring to a boil.
Add the cooked potatoes, carrots, and their liquid; stir in thyme and rosemary.
In a food processor or blender, purée the beans with the final cup of broth.
Add to the soup and bring to a boil.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and adjust thickness with additional broth, if necessary; stir in the lemon juice.
Serve with croutons or toasted bread as garnish.

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