Comforting White Bean Soup with Leeks and Thyme

Name: Comforting White Bean Soup with Leeks and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans; 2 (white parts only, thinly sliced) leeks; 1 medium, diced carrot; 2 stalks, diced celery; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A deeply soothing soup featuring slow-simmered cannellini beans and tender leeks, finished with a whisper of fresh thyme.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
2 (white parts only, thinly sliced) leeks
1 medium, diced carrot
2 stalks, diced celery
4 cups chicken stock
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 thinly sliced leeks (white parts), 1 diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (drained and rinsed), 4 cups chicken stock, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and simmer for 5 more minutes. For creamier texture, blend 1 cup soup with an immersion blender until smooth, then return to pot.