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Easy White Bean Soup Recipe

Here are some of our favorite white bean recipes that we know you’ll love.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 10 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup canned whole tomatoes chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups dried white navy beans rinsed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 12 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs sage, thyme, rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Toss in onions, carrots, and celery. Sautée for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and continue to sautée for a few more minutes.
  • Increase the heat to high. Throw in tomatoes, beans, bay leaf, vegetable stock, and water.
  • Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat and partially cover for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, until the beans become tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Add fresh herbs during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.