White Bean Soup With Tomato (Printable)

Creamy white bean soup with bright tomato flavors and Mediterranean herbs for a comforting meal ready in under an hour.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beans & Base

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Tomatoes & Seasonings

06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finishing Touches

13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream, optional
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Stir in drained beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover with lid, and cook for 20 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth and creamy, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender and blend until desired consistency is achieved.
05 - Stir in heavy cream or coconut cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beans create a silky texture without cream, so you can easily adjust for dietary preferences without losing that luxurious mouthfeel.
  • It tastes even better the next day when the flavors have had time to deepen, making it perfect for meal prep when life gets hectic.
02 -
  • The soup will thicken considerably as it cools, so dont worry if it seems a bit thin right after blending.
  • I once forgot the tomato paste and discovered the soup lacked depth, proving this humble ingredient is absolutely essential to the balance of flavors.
03 -
  • If youre using a countertop blender instead of an immersion blender, fill it only halfway with the hot soup and drape a kitchen towel over the lid before blending to prevent painful steam burns.
  • Save the bean liquid from one can and add it to the soup if you want an even creamier texture without adding dairy.
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