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Turn canned cannellinibeans into a creamy soup flavored with rosemary and garlic. Jump to the30 Minute Rosemary White Bean Soup Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.
I love how quick and easy this white bean soup is. You go from cans to a creamy luxurious soup in minutes. It is perfect served with toasted bread for dipping.
After blending the soup, we stir in a little cream to make it extra creamy. You can leave it out or swap for a non-dairy option (my favorite being unsweetened cashewmilk).
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If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, review it, and don’t forget to tag a photo#inspiredtasteon Instagram. Happy cooking!
Recipe updated, originally posted July2010. Since posting this in 2010, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne
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30 Minute Rosemary White Bean Soup Recipe
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To make this soup vegan, use a rich vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock and use unsweetened non-dairymilk in place of the cream to add an extra bit of creaminess at the end of cooking.
Makes 3 to 4 servings
You Will Need
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, depending on preferred spice level 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
2 cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed or 3 cups home cooked beans
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, see our homemade chicken stock recipeand homemade veggie stock
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons cream or substitute unsweetened cashew oralmondmilk, optional
Baguette, sliced and toasted for serving
Directions
1Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes and rosemary then cook for 1 minute.
2Add the beans, chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a low simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
3Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth (or use regular blender). Taste the soup and adjust with more salt and/or pepper. For a creamier soup, stir in a little cream or non-dairymilk.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- A note about blending: You can use an immersion blender or regular blender. If you use a regular blender, it is best to blend in batches and not fill the blender as much as you usually would since the soupis so hot. We like to remove the center insert of the lid and cover it with a kitchen towel while blending — this helps some of the steam release and prevents the lid from popping off (which can be a big, hot mess).
If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste
AUTHOR: Adam and Joanne Gallagher
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- Jim ByrneOctober 21, 2021, 7:24 amReply
After my wife Diana’s operation, she needed some tasty but fairly bland and easy to digest meals during her recovery. This soup fitted the bill nicely. I used haricot beans – the judiones ones grown just over the border in Spain and it turned out a treat. Many thanks!
- BrianMarch 13, 2017, 8:20 pm
This looks like a nice soup recipe, thanks for sharing. But, am I missing something? You’ve mentioned ketchup in the blending directions. I don’t see anything about ketchup in the ingredients or instructions.
Reply- AdamMarch 13, 2017, 8:58 pm
Hi Brian, that was our mistake. Instead of ketchup it should have said soup. This has been fixed. There is definitely no ketchup in this recipe 🙂
Reply- BrianMarch 13, 2017, 9:29 pm
OK, thanks. I wasn’t sure if ketchup was a side option that didn’t get included in the description. Thanks again.
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- BrianMarch 13, 2017, 9:29 pm
- AdamMarch 13, 2017, 8:58 pm
- KatieDecember 14, 2015, 4:24 pmReply
I just had my wisdom teeth taken out and I was looking for pureed soups to eat. I am glad I stumbled across this recipe. It was easy and delicious. I am a vegetarian and used veggie broth instead of chicken and was out of rosemary. Other than that, followed the directions. Perfect and such a nice break from applesauce and pudding! Thanks for the great recipe.
- MikeJanuary 29, 2014, 7:33 pmReply
Made this tonight for wife and 6 year old. Both loved it!
- sarah @ syrupandhoneyJuly 8, 2010, 9:58 am
In my opinion, a splash of cream is never “optional” 😉 I love beans so much. I usually recommend cooking your own dried beans because the texture and flavor is superior to canned, but I would give canned a go in a recipe like this where initial texture isn’t a concern.
Reply - ElianaJuly 8, 2010, 9:14 am
WOW. This soup looks so comforting and easy to prepare during these dog days of summer.
Reply - Wendi @ Bon Appetit HonJuly 7, 2010, 6:03 pm
Great photo. White beans and I don’t see eye to eye but your picture makes the soup look lovely.
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