White Bean & Rosemary Soup

This creamy, herb-scented soup blends hearty white beans with simple aromatics for a bowl that feels both comforting and clean. With its gentle flavours and warming texture, it offers a quiet moment of nourishment — a reminder that simplicity can be deeply soothing.

🛒 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Base

• 1 can (400 g) white beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 medium carrot, diced

• 1 small celery stalk, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Seasoning

• 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt & pepper, to taste

To finish

• A splash of lemon juice

• Fresh rosemary or parsley

• Optional: drizzle of olive oil or swirl of cream

⏱️ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

🍳 Method

1. Sauté the aromatics
   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
   Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
   Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Build the soup
   Add the white beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Blend for creaminess
   Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup directly in the pot — just a few pulses to create a creamy texture while keeping some beans whole.
   (Or transfer ⅓ of the soup to a blender and return.)

4. Finish and serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning.
   Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
   Top with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if you like.

🌱 Mindful Moment

As you blend the soup and watch it thicken, notice how warmth rises from the pot and softens the air around you. Before your first spoonful, pause and welcome the sense of calm carried by each simple, nourishing ingredient.

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