This warm and hearty cannellini bean soup is packed with veggies, creamy white beans, and a splash of lemon for brightness. It’s wholesome, easy, and perfect for cold nights.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups kale, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, for garnish
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.
4. Add diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add cannellini beans. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in kale, season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes.
7. Add lemon juice just before serving.
8. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
For a thicker texture, blend 1 cup of soup and return it to the pot.
Add more lemon juice if desired.
Soup stores well up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Find it online: https://recipesunfolded.com/cannellini-bean-soup/