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Tomato soup in a white bowl topped with croutons, fresh parsley, and black pepper.

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White Bean Tomato Soup

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This White Bean Tomato Soup is vegan and gluten-free. Serve it on its own with a drizzle of yogurt or cream, or with grilled cheese.

  • Total Time40 minutes
  • Yield4-6 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can whole tomatoes (796ml)
  • 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed (398ml x2)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (1x 946ml carton)
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • For serving: homemade croutons, yogurt, heavy cream, creme fraiche, fresh parsley, pecorino, parmesan

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
  2. Add diced yellow onion and sea salt. Cook stirring often for 6-8 minutes until glossy and slightly golden.
  3. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, parsley, basil, and tomato paste. Cook for another minute stirring constantly.
  4. Add a can of tomatoes including the liquid, butter beans, vegetable broth, and a bay leaf.
  5. Break up the tomatoes a little bit with a spatula and stir everything together. 
  6. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes partially covered.
  7. Take the soup off the heat, remove the bay leaf, and use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
  8. Season with black pepper and add balsamic vinegar or a squeeze of lemon (optional).
  9. Serve with yogurt, croutons, fresh herbs, parmesan, or any other toppings of your choice.

Equipment

Notes

  • White beans: If you don't have butter beans, you can use any canned white beans you have.
  • Fridge:  Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, or cook from frozen with a splash of water.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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