Slow-Simmered White Bean Soup

A hearty, comforting soup made with canned beans and seasonal vegetables, simmered to blend flavors for a satisfying meal.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed white beans
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1, diced carrot
• 1 stalk, diced celery
• 1/2, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 can white beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup broth, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, and salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.