Hearty Potato Bean Soup
Warm up with our Hearty Potato Bean Soup, a nourishing and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly nights or busy weeknights. This simple recipe combines tender potatoes and creamy cannellini beans, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with aromatic herbs. Not only is it quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, but it’s also budget-friendly and family-approved, making it the ideal meal prep option. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to create a soup that’s uniquely yours. Enjoy each spoonful of this delightful dish that wraps you in warmth and comfort!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth, along with dried thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in rinsed cannellini beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the potatoes and beans in the pot.
- Season with salt and black pepper before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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