White Bean Soup
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5
White Bean Soup
Description
White Bean Soup uses both pureed and whole white beans cooked in vegetable broth with aromatics including yellow onion, poblano pepper, and green chiles. The inclusion of cumin, oregano, and coriander provides a subtle earthy warmth. Garlic adds pungency, while lime juice brightens the flavors at the end. Heating the onion and peppers gently softens them, then simmering the soup together melds the components without overpowering the delicate beans.
The texture is smooth with some bean pieces remaining for substance. Toppings such as diced avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, and scallions add varied textures and fresh, piquant notes. The soup can be served with lime wedges for additional acidity customized to taste.
This dish offers a wholesome option that can be enjoyed on its own as a simple meal or starter. The use of canned beans and broth keeps it accessible and convenient.
Ingredients
- 4½ cups White beans 3 (14-ounce cans), drained and rinsed, divided, cooked
- 4 cups vegetable broth divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 1 poblano pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
- 1¼ teaspoons salt sea salt
- 1 (4-ounce) green chiles canned, diced
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons lime juice plus wedges for serving, fresh
- black pepper freshly ground
For topping:
- cilantro fresh
- jalapeno pepper or serrano peppers, sliced
- avocado diced
- scallions sliced
Instructions
- In a blender, place half the white beans (2¼ cups) and ¾ cup of the broth and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, poblano, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened. Stir in the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, and coriander, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 3¼ cups broth and 2¼ cups white beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the bean puree, stir, and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Season to taste, and serve with desired toppings and lime wedges for squeezing.
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Overall Rating
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