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Creamy Tuscan White Bean Soup

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A rich, velvety, and rustic white bean soup made without dairy, using a technique of partial blending to create a luxurious texture. This quick 30-minute meal is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, and lemon.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced finely
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 small can (6 oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sizzle for 2 minutes to release their oils.
  4. Pour in rinsed white beans and vegetable broth. Stir well to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Remove herb sprigs. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup, leaving the rest chunky for texture.
  7. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. If too thick, add a splash of broth. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a creamier texture without dairy, blend half the beans. You can reserve some bean liquid to help thicken the soup. If using dried beans, soak overnight and cook for an hour before adding. For a richer flavor, a knob of butter can be added at the end, though it is not traditional. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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