Description
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring creamy white beans infused with smoky paprika, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add beans and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend about half of the soup to thicken, leaving some beans whole. Alternatively, mash some beans with a fork.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American