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Bean Soup

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Hearty, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this Bean Soup combines tender beans, rich vegetables, and savory herbs for a bowl of cozy comfort ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

  • Mixed Beans (canned or cooked): 3 cups, drained and rinsed
  • Onion: 1 large, diced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Carrots: 2 medium, chopped
  • Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
  • Crushed Tomatoes: 1 cup
  • Vegetable Broth: 4 cups
  • Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Bay Leaf: 1
  • Thyme (dried): 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: To taste
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Lemon Juice or Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh Parsley: A handful, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic, paprika, and thyme and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in crushed tomatoes and beans. Mix until everything is coated with flavor.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pour in the vegetable broth, add bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes. Lightly mash some beans against the pot wall to thicken.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice or vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use a mix of beans for varied texture and flavor.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors.
  • Blend a portion of the soup for a thicker consistency.
  • Add greens like spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.

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