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Mediterranean White Bean Soup
Get ready to get cozy with this healthy Mediterranean White Bean Soup!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion (2 cups diced)
- 2 carrots (1 cup diced)
- 1-2 celery ribs (3/4-1 cup diced)
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 TBSP butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend (like Mrs. Dash)
- 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4-5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cans White beans (like cannellini) 14.5/15 oz each
- 1 parmesan cheese rind (optional - see notes)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- fresh rosemary and/or parsley for topping
Instructions
- Peel/trim onion, celery, carrots, and garlic as needed. Dice veggies and mince garlic.
- Measure out remaining ingedients for speedy soup assembly. Drain and rinse beans.
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven to medium-high heat with oil and butter. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots unil tender.
- Add garlic and spices (Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper) and sauté for about a minute more.
- Add broth (or stock) along with beans and optional parmesan rind. For a more stew-like soup go with 4 cups broth or a little extra for a brothier soup.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a low but active simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beans are warmed through.
- Remove and discard parmesan rind, if using.
- Taste and add any additonal herbs/spices your heart desires.
- Once the soup is hot and ready, top with grated parmesan cheese and choice of toppings and dive on in!
- Leftovers can be kep in airtight container(s) in the fridge for easy heat-and-eat meals throughout the week. Soup may also be frozen for later.
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Notes
- Recipe yields 4 bowls of soup (or approx. 8 total cups of soup).
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
1342mg
(56%)
Potassium
871mg
(25%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5798IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1342mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5798IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.