A comforting, creamy soup featuring velvety white beans and bright tomato notes, perfect for a cozy Mediterranean meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
→ Tomatoes & Seasonings
06 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
07 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Finishing Touches
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream, optional
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in drained beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender and blend until desired consistency is achieved.
06 - Stir in cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
