Description
A comforting and aromatic soup featuring creamy white beans, smoky paprika, and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth, then add white beans, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, or leave as is for chunkier soup.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley and rosemary just before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American