Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup
A hearty, nutrient-packed soup featuring caramelized roasted vegetables and creamy white beans in a herb-infused broth. This mediterranean-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 65 minutes pairs olive oil, medium, diced onion, peeled and diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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 onion
- 2, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained white beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced onion with 1 tbsp olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add roasted vegetables, 1 can rinsed white beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes until heated through. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (20 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Roasted Veggie & White Bean Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.