One-Pot Tomato-White Bean Soup with Smoky Thyme

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A deeply flavorful, simmered soup featuring cannellini beans and tomatoes with a whisper of smokiness. This italian-inspired one pot (vegetarian, dairy-free) ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, medium, diced yellow onion, diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2, diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can, rinsed white beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium yellow onion, 2 carrots, and 2 celery stalks. Cook for 7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can white beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley before serving.