White bean soup is the kind of food that feels steady and reassuring. It doesn’t rush, doesn’t shout, and doesn’t need much to be complete. Beans simmer slowly, carrots soften and sweeten the broth, and fresh parsley lifts everything at the end with a quiet freshness. It’s a soup built on patience and balance.
For generations, white bean soups have been a way to turn pantry staples into something nourishing and filling. Beans provide comfort and staying power, while vegetables bring lightness and warmth. This is the kind of soup made when you want something honest food that supports you without demanding attention.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, white bean soup represents everyday nourishment. It’s affordable, adaptable, and rooted in vegetables doing what they do best. Simple ingredients, cooked with care, creating a meal that feels grounding and complete.
White Bean Soup
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and carrots with a pinch of salt.
- Cook 6-8 minutes, until softened.
- Add Garlic & Beans
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add white beans and stir to combine.
- Simmer
- Add broth, thyme (or bay leaf), salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cook 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust Texture
- For a creamier soup, mash some beans against the side of the pot or blend a portion.
- Finish & Serve
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Serve warm.