Creamy White Bean Soup
You might have already noticed that I love creamy dishes. My Pasta Soup is one of my favorite soup recipes because it’s so creamy and comforting. This vegan white bean soup is quite similar and therefore I love it equally. It contains healthy vegetables and potatoes which are packed with many nutrients, minerals, and fiber. I love this healthy white bean soup because it is:
How To Make Vegan White Bean Soup?
This white bean soup is very easy to make in one pot. You can blend only a part of the soup or all of it, depending on which consistency you want to achieve. I often blend half of the soup which makes it very creamy.
Chop the potatoes, celery, carrot and mince the garlic. Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the garlic, all veggies, potatoes, and spices. Pour in the vegetable broth or water and bring the soup to a boil. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, then add the white beans + coconut milk and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes. Pour a part of the soup (e.g. half of it) to a different pot. Blend this part using an immersion blender until it’s smooth. You can also blend the soup in a regular blender. Make sure to work in batches and not to overfill the blender. Pour the blended soup back to the large pot and stir to combine. If you want to have an even thicker soup/chowder, you can also blend all the soup. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!
White Bean Potato Soup
I also added potatoes because they make the soup even creamier when blended! You can add sweet potato, pumpkin or butternut squash instead of regular potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes or Russet potatoes work fine in this recipe.
Healthy Ingredients
As mentioned before, this vegan white bean soup contains only healthy wholesome ingredients which are as follows:
Cooked white beans Potatoes Celery Carrot Garlic Oregano Marjoram Red pepper flakes Vegetable broth or water Salt & pepper to taste Kale (optional) Fresh herbs to garnish
You can use canned white beans or cook them from dry.
Health Benefits Of Beans
Did you know that beans have many health benefits? They are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and are rich in antioxidants. I found a great article with 9 amazing facts about beans! I am going to share some facts with you.
1. Protein Source
Beans make an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and vegans.
2. Nutrient Dense Food
Beans contain several vital nutrients, including folate. Folate can help prevent neural tube defects in a fetus during pregnancy. Other important nutrients found in beans include zinc, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
3. Antioxidant
Beans are rich in a type of antioxidant called polyphenols. Antioxidants fight the effects of free radicals, which are chemicals that affect a wide range of processes in the body, from physical aging to cancer and inflammation.
4. Better Heart Health
People who consume beans may be less likely to die of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular health problem… To learn more about the health benefits of beans, visit this site.
This Vegan White Bean Soup Is:
Dairy-free Gluten-free Hearty Creamy Satisfying Flavorful Comforting A great weeknight dinner or side dish Easy to make with simple ingredients
Should you recreate this creamy vegan white bean soup, please leave a comment and rating below and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes! 🙂
If you like soups, definitely also check out the following delicious healthy vegan recipes:
Vegan Corn Chowder Creamy Pasta Soup The Best Lentil Soup Vegan Tortilla Soup Thai Coconut Curry Soup Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup Vegan Gumbo
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