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White Bean Soup Recipe

White Bean Soup

Amy
This White Bean Soup is a comforting bowl of creamy goodness, ready in just 45 minutes. With only 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of simmering, this soup is as easy as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4½ cups cooked white beans, 3 (14-ounce cans), drained and rinsed, divided
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 1¼ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For topping:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers
  • Diced avocado
  • Sliced scallions

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, place half the white beans (2¼ cups) and ¾ cup of the broth and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, poblano, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened.
  • Stir in the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and coriander, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the remaining 3¼ cups broth and 2¼ cups white beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the bean puree, stir, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Season to taste, and serve with desired toppings and lime wedges for squeezing.
Keyword comfort food, healthy soup, soup recipe, vegetarian soup, white beans
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