White Bean Soup with Potato, Lemon and Thyme

White Bean Soup with Potato, Lemon and Thyme

A rich, filling soup made with white beans, potato, lemon, fresh garlic and thyme perfect for cold days when you need a warm bowl of comfort!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 281kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Immersion Blender

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock heated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion chopped
3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons thyme chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
15.5 oz white beans (navy or cannellini), drained and rinsed
juice of a half of a lemon
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper

Instructions

Heat the 4 cups chicken stock until simmering.
In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat and cook 1 cup onion until softened.
Stir in the heated chicken stock (or chicken broth), 3 medium potatoes, 2 cloves garlic and 2 teaspoons thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the 15.5 oz white beans.
Blend soup with an immersion blender, leaving a few chunks for texture!
Add juice of a half of a lemon and stir, then add 3/4 cup milk.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This can be made vegan by using plain almond milk instead of the regular milk, and by using vegetable broth.

Use rosemary instead of thyme if that's what you have!

What is the best white bean?

Any are good! Cannellini beans (aka white kidney beans), great northern and navy beans all work the same way in this recipe. This recipe uses canned beans, not dried beans. That's why the cooking time is so low! If you'd like to use dried, you'll need to soak and cook them ahead, possibly in your slow cooker or pressure cooker.

What do do with leftovers?

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months.

What to serve with White Bean Soup?

Crusty bread is always a good option. You could try these 30 minute dinner rolls if you're in a pinch!

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