Best 7 Slow Cooker White Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of slow cooker white bean soup, a hearty and versatile dish that warms the soul on chilly evenings. This soup showcases the humble yet flavorful white bean, simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a creative twist, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delicious and satisfying slow cooker white bean soup that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow-Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium white onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chopped kale, canned diced tomatoes, white beans, salt, pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, vegetable stock

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium white onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
4 cups chopped kale
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
2 cans white beans
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, kale, tomatoes, beans, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and vegetable stock. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 94 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 24 grams

SLOW-COOKER WHITE-BEAN SOUP



Slow-Cooker White-Bean Soup image

There's butternut squash, leeks, and spinach as well as white beans in this hearty, rich, and flavorful vegetarian soup. It's a recipe that proves the slow cooker is as well suited to vegetable recipes as to big pieces of meat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried Great Northern beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, and well washed (4 cups)
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 sprigs sage
1 Parmesan rind, plus finely shredded Parmesan for serving
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch spinach, trimmed and washed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a bowl; cover with 2 inches of water. Refrigerate, covered, overnight; drain and rinse. Cover with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; drain and rinse.
  • Place beans, oil, leeks, garlic, pepper flakes, squash, sage, and rind in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add 8 cups water. Cover and cook on low 6 hours. Remove and discard sage and rind; stir in lemon juice and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with oil and topped with shredded cheese and pepper flakes.

SLOW-COOKER WHITE BEAN PARMESAN SOUP



Slow-Cooker White Bean Parmesan Soup image

Parmesan rinds are magic. After a long braise, that hard, waxy scrap infuses the entire soup with its rich, distinctive flavor. Here, they make a wholesome soup taste like an incredible indulgence. So don't ever throw them away. They keep in the freezer indefinitely. The wheat berries here are also a great match for the slow cooker. While they may not be the most glamorous grains, they hold their shape and take a conveniently long time to get tender. You can find them at many grocery or natural-foods stores, as well as online. But you can also substitute farro or spelt (whole grains but not pearled). Just note that they'll cook faster and may end up quite soft after an 8-hour cook time.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 10h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces Parmesan, hard rinds cut off and reserved, the rest grated for serving
1 cup wheat berries
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped, fronds roughly chopped and reserved
3 celery stalks, sliced 1/2-inch thick
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken stock or broth
Leaves from 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Juice of 1 large lemon

Steps:

  • Put the soaked, drained beans in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker, and season them generously with salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan rinds and the wheat berries.
  • Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the fennel. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the fennel is softened and the onion is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes. Add the celery and garlic, and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the fennel seeds and red pepper, and cook, stirring constantly, until combined and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rosemary and the wine and let the wine bubble until the pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape the mixture from the skillet into the slow cooker. Add the stock, and season it: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, if you are using low-sodium broth, or 1 teaspoon salt, if using homemade unsalted stock. (Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth.) Stir to combine, and cook on low until the wheat berries are tender and the beans are creamy, about 8 to 10 hours. (Taste the beans to make sure they are creamy; they can vary in their cooking time depending on their age.) The soup can hold well on warm for 1 to 2 additional hours.
  • Before serving, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and reserved fennel fronds. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in bowls topped generously with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 715, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1191 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SLOW-COOKER WHITE BEAN SOUP



Slow-Cooker White Bean Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups dried cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed
3 carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ears corn, shucked
4 ounces Black Forest ham, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, carrots, celery and garlic in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken broth, 1 cup water, the bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir well, cover and cook on low until the beans and vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 hours.
  • Uncover and stir the soup. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and add to the soup along with the ham. Cover and cook on low until the corn is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chives and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaves. Divide among bowls and top with more chives.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN, TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



Slow Cooker Chicken, Tomato and White Bean Soup image

Make and share this Slow Cooker Chicken, Tomato and White Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jyga1368

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Place vegetables, garlic, salt and pepper in crock pot. Top with the chicken pieces, butter, broth and bouillon. DO NOT STIR.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 1/2 hours. Stir in drained tomatoes and beans; continue to cook 1/2 hour more.
  • Before serving, stir in parsley and Tabasco sauce.

SLOW COOKER SMOKY WHITE BEAN & SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH OPTIONAL ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



Slow Cooker Smoky White Bean & Summer Squash Soup with Optional Andouille Sausage image

Hearty but not heavy, this vegetarian tomato-based soup features cannelloni beans, delicious seasonal summer squash, smoked paprika, and fresh basil. Add andouille sausage at the end of the cooking process and everyone in the family - meat-eaters and vegetarians alike - will slurp this soup happily.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 14.5- ounce can white cannelloni beans (drained)
1 14.5- ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups diced summer squash (about 2 small)
1 1/2 cups diced (peeled Russet potato (about 1 medium) (unpeeled Yukon gold or red potatoes would also be great))
1 cup diced onion (about 1 small)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups water
1 small rind Parmesan cheese (optional)
Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper
7-8 fresh basil leaves
1/4 pound Andouille sausage

Steps:

  • Add the beans, tomatoes, squash, potato, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a quick grind or two of black pepper (or a hefty pinch), water, and the Parmesan rind to the Crock Pot. Stir.
  • Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Remove the Andouille sausage from the casing and brown in a medium saucepan. Using a spoon, remove grease from the pan.
  • Add a little less than half of the soup - about 3 1/2 cups - to the saucepan with the sausage. Stir and, over medium heat, bring to a low boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Tear basil leaves over both batches and stir.
  • Serve with additional basil leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



Tuscan White Bean Soup (Slow Cooker) image

From Slow Cooker Revolution

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
6 oz. pancetta, minced
3 onions, minced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
1 lb. dried great northern or cannellini beans, 2 1/2 cups, picked over, salt soaked and rinsed
1 parmesan cheese rind, optional
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat til shimmering. Add pancetta and cook til lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir in onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook til onions are softened and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits; transfer to slow cooker
  • 2. Stir remaining 2 cups broth, water, soaked beans, Parmesan rind, if using, and bay leaves into slow cooker. Cover and cook til beans are tender, 9 to 11 hours on low or 5 to 7 hours on high.
  • 3. Add rosemary sprig, cover and cook on high til rosemary is fragrant, about 15 minutes. Discard rosemary, bay leaves, and Parmesan rind if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan and additional olive oil.
  • 4. Salt Soaked Beans: Pick through and rinse beans. For every pound of beans, dissolve 2 Tbsp. salt in 4 quart cold water. Mix beans and salt water in large container and let beans soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Drain beans, discarding the soaking liquid and rinse well before cooking. The salt tenderizes the otherwise tough and chewy beans. For quick salt soaking, pick through an rinse beans. For every pound of beans, dissolve 3 Tbsp. salt in 2 quarts boiling water. Mix beans and hot salt water in large pot and let beans soak at room temperature for 1 hour. Drain beans, discarding soaking liquid and rinse well before cooking.

Tips for Making the Best Slow Cooker White Bean Soup:

  • Use dried beans: Dried beans are more flavorful and economical than canned beans. Be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the soup. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two.
  • Season the soup well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of seasonings to the soup. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Let the soup simmer: The longer the soup simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the soup for at least 4 hours, or up to 8 hours.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for white bean soup include grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker white bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this slow cooker white bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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