Creamy White Bean Soup

Name: Creamy White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fresh kale, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

A cozy, nourishing bowl of white bean soup that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a steaming bowl of white bean soup to warm you up. It is thick, creamy, and packed with wholesome vegetables that make it feel like a complete meal.

My secret for that signature texture is blending just a small portion of the beans with the broth. It creates a silky base without needing any heavy cream, making it a healthy option for your family dinner.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh kale, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook them for about 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it smells fragrant.
4
Add the thyme, bay leaf, beans, and vegetable broth to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Remove about one cup of the bean mixture and blend it in a blender or with a potato masher, then stir it back into the pot.
7
Stir in the chopped kale and cook for another 3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

💡 Tips

This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld in the fridge. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze them for up to three months. Serve it with a crusty piece of bread for the perfect meal.

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