Description
Hearty Creamy Vegan White Bean Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Mediterranean flavors with nourishing ingredients. Smooth, rich textures and aromatic herbs invite you to savor each spoonful of this plant-based culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) can full-fat coconut cream or coconut milk
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Thickening Agent:
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
- 4 tablespoons warm water
Instructions
- Awaken aromatics in a Dutch oven, drizzling olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onions until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, approximately 2 minutes.
- Infuse the base with herbaceous notes by incorporating pesto, turmeric, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley. Stir thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Create a silky foundation by adding half the white beans and vegetable broth. Allow the mixture to bubble briefly, then reduce heat and transform with an immersion blender until achieving a velvety consistency.
- Enrich the soup with remaining vegetable broth, creamy coconut milk, bright lemon juice, and vibrant chopped kale. Gently simmer for 4-5 minutes to meld ingredients.
- If a thicker texture is desired, whisk arrowroot starch with warm water until smooth. Integrate into the soup and let it simmer an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve desired thickness.
- Introduce remaining white beans and allow them to warm through for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately alongside crusty bread or warm naan for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and onions for maximum flavor depth, ensuring they’re finely chopped to distribute evenly throughout the soup.
- Adjust turmeric quantity based on personal taste preference, as it can provide a strong earthy undertone.
- Swap kale with spinach or chard for variety, maintaining the same nutritional green vegetable profile.
- Customize thickness by controlling broth amount and using arrowroot starch as a gentle thickening agent without altering taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg