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Italian Cannellini Bean Soup

This Italian cannellini bean soup makes the most out of just 6 simple pantry ingredients and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 526 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 floury medium-sized potato (or two smalll ones) peeled and finely cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 cans cannellini beans (15 ounces/425 g) drained
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 l hot vegetable stock
  • sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional
To serve:
  • grilled bread or croutons

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive in large pot over medium-low heat, add the cubed potato and garlic, and cook until they both begin brown, adding a splash of warm water if necessary.
  2. Add the drained beans, followed by the thyme and red chili flakes (optional), and cook, stirring for a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer ⅓ of the bean and potato mixture into a blender, with the help of a slotted spoon. Blend on low speed, adding a ladle of stock from the pot at a time, until reaching the desired creamy consistency. Transfer the creamed beans mixture back into the pot and stir to combine. If you'd like your soup thicker, continue to simmer the soup on low heat until reaching the desired consistency.
  5. Divide the soup into bowls, swirl the remaining extra-virgin olive oil on top and sprinkle with extra fresh thyme leaves. Serve with grilled bread or croutons.

Notes

  • Transfer leftovers in an air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1020mg (43%) Potassium 1728mg (49%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 556IU (11%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 251mg (25%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526

% Daily Value*

Calories 526kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 1020mg 43%
Potassium 1728mg 37%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 556IU 11%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 251mg 25%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.