White Bean Tomato Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup combining white beans, tomatoes, and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 piece onion, diced
- 1 piece carrot, diced (optional)
Seasonings
- salt & pepper salt & pepper, to sprinkle
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Herbs (dried mixed herbs)
- 2 cans (15oz each) Beans (rinsed and drained (cannellini preferred))
- 1 can (15oz/400g) Tomatoes (plum or diced)
- 3 cups (720 ml) Broth (low-sodium vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 0.33 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.33 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, salt, and cook until softened (~5 min).
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, herbs; cook for 1 min until fragrant.
- Add beans, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper; simmer for 20-25 min until flavors meld and carrots are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, parmesan, parsley; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with bread or croutons if desired.
Notes
This soup is nutritious, easy to make, and perfect for a cozy meal.