Easy Vegetarian White Bean Soup

Easy Vegetarian White Bean Soup takes only minutes to prepare after soaking the beans overnight. Soaking reduces cooking time and the oliosaccarides that can cause gas. There is no need to sauté the onion unless you want the added flavor of caramelized onion.

All ingredients except salt and pepper are added to the pot, brought to a boil, and simmered for about 1.5 hours or until the beans are tender. Pureeing some of the soup using a blender or stick blender is also optional.

Easy Vegetarian White Bean Soup Without Parsley Garnish

One serving of Easy Vegetarian White Bean Soup has less than 10 calories of fat per serving while providing 14 grams of fiber and 12 grains of protein. Many protein bars providing 10 grams of protein have more calories and far less fiber.

Adding red pepper flakes for heat is optional.

Nutrition information is without Parmesan cheese. Add 20 calories, 1 gram of saturated fat and 2 grams of protein.

This recipe can be doubled.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) navy or other white beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (150 g) small onion, finely chopped
• 2 (125 g) carrots, sliced or finely chopped
• 2 (200 g) small tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1-2 (5 g) cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups (960 ml) water
• Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
• 1.5 teaspoon (7.5 ml) kosher salt or to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup (20 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method of Preparation