White Bean Soup

Description

A hearty and flavorful winter meal that can easily be made vegetarian, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can golden corn, drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans
  • 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried summer savory
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and onion until tender
  2. approximately 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and corn. Season with salt and pepper; cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth
  3. beans
  4. tomatoes
  5. thyme
  6. savory
  7. and parsley. Bring to a low boil
  8. reduce heat
  9. cover and simmer for approximately one hour.
  10. Separate soup into 2 equal portions; allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled
  11. puree 1 portion in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return both batches to the stockpot; heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 6

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