White Bean Soup

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.

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White Bean Soup

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White bean soup with carrot and parsley is a simple, comforting vegetable soup made with tender beans, fresh herbs, and everyday ingredients.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 59

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups cooked white beans or 1½ cans, drained and rinsed
• 5 –6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 teaspoon thyme or bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil drizzle
• Chili flakes

Equipment

soup pot with lid

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and carrots with a pinch of salt.
3. Cook 6-8 minutes, until softened.
4. Add Garlic & Beans
5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
6. Add white beans and stir to combine.
7. Simmer
8. Add broth, thyme (or bay leaf), salt, and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
10. Cook 20-25 minutes.
11. Adjust Texture
12. For a creamier soup, mash some beans against the side of the pot or blend a portion.
13. Finish & Serve
14. Remove from heat.
15. Stir in fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
16. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3608IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Grow-it-yourself: parsley and carrots are easy garden crops

More greens: add spinach or kale near the end

Extra depth: add a splash of olive oil just before serving

Meal prep: keeps well 3-4 days and freezes nicely

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