Here’s a cozy and nourishing recipe for Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup — hearty, silky, and protein-packed, with no dairy needed. It’s budget-friendly, easy to make, and tastes even better the next day. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep! 🥣🌱🧄
🌿 Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 30 min
Naturally gluten-free, oil-free optional
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or water for oil-free)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper, more to taste
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (like cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for extra depth and creaminess
- Optional: a handful of baby spinach or chopped kale for a green boost
Instructions:
- Sauté the base: In a large pot, heat oil (or use a splash of broth) over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add herbs and beans: Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until veggies are tender and flavors meld.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup directly in the pot — or transfer half to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot. This gives a creamy texture while keeping some whole beans and veggies for bite.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice and nutritional yeast (if using). Add greens if desired and simmer 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste & serve: Adjust seasoning and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
💡 Tips:
- Want extra creaminess? Add ½ cup unsweetened plant milk or a spoon of cashew cream.
- Freeze in portions for easy future meals — it freezes beautifully.
- Great topped with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, or a swirl of olive oil.
Would you like a Tuscan-style version with sun-dried tomatoes or a spicy chili-style variation?
