Quick White Bean Soup
This hearty white bean soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that's perfect for any time of year. Creamy pureed beans are combined with tender whole beans, flavorful thyme, and savory chicken broth to create a satisfying bowl of soup that will warm you from the inside out. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil for a finishing touch before serving. Enjoy the delicious flavors and nourishing qualities of this simple and delicious recipe.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white beans (see related recipe at left)
- 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- <b>Puree the beans</b>
- Put 2 cups of the beans in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- <b>Heat the soup</b>
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pureed beans, the remaining 2 cups whole beans, thyme and broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, drizzle each serving with olive oil and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Slow Cooker,</i> by Norman Kolpas (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 4.
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