Save A comforting, rustic soup featuring creamy white beans and aromatic fennel—perfect for a quick nourishing meal from pantry and fridge staples.
This soup has become my go-to comfort food especially on chilly evenings when I want something warm yet light.
Ingredients
- Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large fennel bulb trimmed and diced (reserve fronds for garnish), 1 medium yellow onion diced, 2 medium carrots diced, 2 cloves garlic minced
- Beans & Broth: 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern) drained and rinsed, 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Finishing: Juice of 1/2 lemon, Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, Reserved fennel fronds chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add fennel onion and carrots. Sauté for 6 8 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2:
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Stir in white beans vegetable broth thyme bay leaf salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Step 4:
- Remove bay leaf. Using an immersion blender partly purée the soup to desired consistency leaving some beans and vegetables whole for texture (or blend half in a blender then return to the pot).
- Step 5:
- Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Step 6:
- Ladle into bowls drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped fennel fronds.
Save My family loves gathering around this soup especially when paired with fresh bread and a good conversation.
Notes
For added flavor sauté a pinch of red pepper flakes with the vegetables. Substitute celery for carrots if desired. Serve with crusty bread or add cooked pasta for a heartier meal. Pair with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.
Required Tools
Large soup pot Chefs knife and cutting board Wooden spoon Immersion blender or stand blender Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains legumes (beans). Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free confirm broth is gluten-free if needed. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Save This simple soup quickly becomes a staple in your kitchen offering warmth comfort and nutrition in every bowl.