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White Bean And Tomato Soup

Creamy White Bean and Tomato Soup That Warms Your Soul

This creamy white bean and tomato soup is a comforting, healthy, and delicious option perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Dried Cannellini Beans Other small white beans can substitute if needed.
  • 10 cups Boiling Hot Water or Vegetable Stock Combining half water and half stock enhances flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
For the Veggies
  • 2 medium Carrots Slice to ½ cm thickness.
  • 2 stalks Celery Include some leaves for added taste.
  • 1 large Extra Ripe Tomato Grate for best texture, or use canned.
For Thickening and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Choose high-quality oil.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
Optional Kick
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes or Chili Optional for a spicy kick.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large pot
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the beans in a large bowl covered with water for 1 hour.
  2. Boil the soaked beans in fresh water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  3. Cook the beans with boiling water or vegetable stock, bay leaf, and chopped onion for about 1 hour.
  4. Add tomato paste, grated tomato, celery, carrots, and olive oil. Season with pepper and chili flakes if desired.
  5. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Thicken the soup by raising the heat and cooking until desired consistency, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Allow the soup to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Soak beans thoroughly for better texture and digestibility. Use half vegetable stock to enhance flavor. Watch the heat and stir occasionally while simmering.

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