Description
White Bean Lemon Soup is a delightful, creamy dish that combines the comfort of white beans with the refreshing brightness of lemons. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot recipe is quick to prepare and offers a burst of flavor that warms your soul and brightens your evening. Garnished with fresh herbs and served with crusty bread, it’s a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse and drain white beans. Mince garlic and zest one lemon.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add white beans and vegetable broth; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in chopped greens and lemon zest; cook for an additional 5 minutes until greens are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg