Best 9 Easy Italian White Bean Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of preparing "Easy Italian White Bean Soup," a heartwarming and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. This comforting soup, bursting with wholesome ingredients, is a testament to the simplicity and elegance of Italian cooking. With its creamy texture and symphony of flavors, it offers a delightful balance of richness and lightness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful outcome. From selecting the perfect beans to mastering the art of slow-simmering, we will accompany you on this culinary adventure, transforming your kitchen into a haven of aromatic delight. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary voyage to savor the authentic flavors of Italy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Hearty and healthy soup that is a favorite with friends and family. Sounds more difficult than it is. Try it! We're positive you'll be pleased. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by colleenlora

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, continually stirring. Stir in beans, chicken broth, pepper, thyme and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from soup and set aside.
  • In blender at low speed, blend remaining soup in small batches until smooth, (it helps to remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape.) Once blended pour soup back into stock pot and stir in reserved beans.
  • Bring to a boil, occasionally stirring. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat and serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1014.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HEARTY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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A bowlful of this soup is so satisfying, it's hard to believe it's actually good for you, too. I crave it all the time. With lots of beans and potatoes, it's filling and even hits the spot with meat lovers. -Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 to 2-1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add potato and carrots; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add onion, celery, zucchini and jalapeno; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Immerse yourself in a bit of heaven with this Italian White Bean Soup. Buttery and soft cannellini beans pair with tantalizing herbs to be slowly simmered to perfection. Serve with some bruschetta to finish off one beautiful dish.

Provided by Florentina

Categories     Main

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups white beans
1 leek or yellow onion (diced)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
7 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig sage
1 bay leaves
8 cups water or vegetable stock
1.5 tsp smoked applewood sea salt ((or liquid smoke))
1 -2 Tbsp Nutritional yeast (optional)
bread + garlic for bruschetta ((1 slice/ person))

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick the beans then cover them with water and soak for 6 hours or overnight. Drain.
  • In a large heavy bottom pot heat up a good lug of olive oil and saute the leek (or onion) with the carrot and celery until they begin to soften.
  • Quickly stir in the chopped garlic and cook for a few seconds just until fragrant then add the soaked beans.
  • Pour in the water and bring to a constant simmer. Add the bay, sage and rosemary, cover with a lid and cook for 45 minutes or until the beans are soft and tender to your liking.
  • Check the beans half way through cooking and see if you might need to add extra water if they are absorbing lots of liquid.
  • Once your beans are perfectly cooked remove from heat, stir in the nutritional yeast and season to taste with the smoked sea salt.
  • Meanwhile grill the bread on both sides until nice dark char marks form. Rub each slice on both sides with a garlic clove, lightly brush with some olive oil and finish with sea salt.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and tear chunks of the garlic bruschetta over the top. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil on top and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 464 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN STEW



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Provided by Alex

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces bacon or ham, diced small (about 4 strips of bacon)
1.5 cups yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 cup celery, diced (about 2 stalks)
3 large cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed chili flakes
a splash of white wine (if you have some open, you can omit) (about 3-4 tbsp is a splash to me...)
2 [15-ounce] cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed (no salt added)
1 [32-ounce] carton of vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 parmesan cheese rind
1 tsp dried rosemary (you can sub 1 fresh sprig of rosemary if you have it! )
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp kosher salt, or more to taste ()
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, or more to taste
3 cups baby spinach (you can omit this if you don't have it.)
juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
grated parmesan cheese
flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a dutch oven (or large soup pot) over medium heat.
  • Add the olive oil and bacon and cook, stirring, until the bacon is almost cooked, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the onion, celery, garlic, and chili flakes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and continue to cook, stirring and scraping up any of the browned bits on the bottom, until the wine has reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the beans, broth, cheese rind, rosemary, oregano, bay leaf, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and bring contents to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a light simmer (about medium-low heat), cover, and cook for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in spinach, if using, and the juice of a lemon. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired. Continue to cook, uncovered and simmering, for about 5 more minutes.
  • Serve in bowls and top with a tiny drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of grated parmesan and parsley. Enjoy.

EASY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Get long-simmered flavor in less time with creamy canned cannellini beans, mashed and blended with basil and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mash 1/2 cup of the drained beans; set aside. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add all remaining ingredients including mashed and whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 15 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 6 g

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (CLEAN EATING)



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When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, all I could think of was getting off all of the dangerous prescriptions they put me on. I started on a clean-eating kick and I am now in remission. This is one of my favorite recipes that got me through it.

Provided by princessgertie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (14 ounce) cans white kidney beans
4 cups vegetable broth, divided
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (such as Muir Glen®)
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1 can of white kidney beans and 2 cups broth in a blender. Blend to a smooth puree and pour into a large saucepan. Add remaining beans, remaining broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, thyme, and black pepper. Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 320.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ITALIAN BEAN SOUP



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This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won't even notice it's meatless. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small potato, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, potato and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, parsley and pesto. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY ITALIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Italian White Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 pinch hot pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, continually stirring. Stir in beans, chicken broth, pepper, thyme and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from soup and set aside.
  • In blender at low speed, blend remaining soup in small batches until smooth, (it helps to remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape.) Once blended pour soup back into stock pot and stir in reserved beans.
  • Bring to a boil, occasionally stirring. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice and pepper flakes. Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1078.1, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.9

HEARTY TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP



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This is a really easy Tuscan style white bean and spinach soup. I prefer it meatless, but mini meatballs can be added.

Provided by Shana C

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, any variety
1 (10 ounce) packaged frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup macaroni, uncooked
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese, and or pecorino romano cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4 quart soup pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomatoes and bay leaf.
  • Drain the beans and roughly mash 1/2 a can of beans. Add the beans and mashed beans to the pot.
  • Squeeze the water from the thawed spinach and add to the pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer for at least 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Add the macaroni and cook until tender according to package directions. (About 10 minutes.).
  • Serve sprinkled with grated parmesan and/or pecorino romano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 725.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 19.2

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.

The better the ingredients, the better the soup will be. Use fresh vegetables, canned beans, and good-quality olive oil.

Don't be afraid to experiment.

There are many different ways to make white bean soup. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or variations. For example, you could add some chopped spinach, kale, or sausage.

Make sure to season the soup well.

Salt, pepper, and garlic are essential seasonings for white bean soup. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.

Let the soup simmer for a while.

This will help the flavors to develop and meld together. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will be.

Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

White bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and versatile soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.

It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of white bean soup that your whole family will enjoy.

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