Lemony White Bean Soup

Ready in less than 40 minutes, this easy lemony white bean soup is incredibly delicious and nourishing. Meatless and nutrient-rich, the flavor is so unique.

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 351.7 kcal

Equipment

large pot like a Dutch oven
wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot finely chopped, about ⅓ cup
2 stalks celery finely chopped, about ⅓ cup
3-4 carrots sliced, about 1 and ½ cup
3-4 cloves garlic minced
3 15.5 oz-cans white beans great northern or cannellini, drained and rinsed
¾ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups reduced-sodium broth chicken or vegetable
1 cup water
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cups chopped kale lacinato ( also called Tuscan or dinosaur), stem removed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about ½ a large lemon, 1 small lemon. Or more to taste
fresh shredded parmesan

Instructions

In a large pot, heat up olive oil over medium high heat. Once hot, add chopped shallot, celery and carrots, reduced heat to medium, and cook stirring often for 5 minutes.
Then add minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
Add the white beans, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Gently stir everything.
Add the broth, then a cup of water (pour it in the broth container and shake to get all of it). Then add the sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
Then add the chopped kale (you can quickly massage it with you hand right before to tenderize it), and continue cooking until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
Finally add the lemon zest and lemon juice, stir it in and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the rosemary and thyme with a spoon or fork. Serve with fresh parmesan on top and enjoy!

Notes

Broth: add a little more broth (or water) if the soup feels too thick to your taste. I like to add water to the carton of broth and shake it to get all of it.

*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

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Keywords gluten-free, healthy food, nourishing, soup season

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