Description
Nothing soothes the soul and satisfies your hunger like a bowl of homemade Healthy White Bean Soup. This quick dinner recipe is packed with creamy white beans, hearty kale, tender carrots, and a garlic-herb broth that’s comforting and flavorful. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, healthy lunch options, or meal prep, this nutritious soup is both vegan and gluten-free, making it one of the best food ideas for clean eating lovers.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups kale, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Grated parmesan, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Stir in carrots and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Pour in vegetable broth. Add thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the beans. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5. Add kale and simmer an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with fresh parsley and optional parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend 1 cup of soup and stir it back into the pot.
Feel free to swap kale with spinach or chard.
Add chili flakes for a touch of heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy soup, white bean soup, vegan soup, easy dinner, quick soup, gluten-free soup