Creamy White Bean and Vegetable Soup

Name: Creamy White Bean and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fresh spinach; Salt and black pepper to taste

A hearty and comforting bowl of soup that is packed with healthy vegetables and creamy beans.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of white bean soup when you want something cozy for dinner. It is simple to make and manages to feel really satisfying without being too heavy.

I love how the beans break down just enough to make the broth nice and thick. If you have some crusty bread on hand, it makes the perfect partner for dipping into the bowl.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook these until they are soft, which usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells great.
4
Add the white beans, vegetable broth, thyme, and the bay leaf to the pot.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Use a potato masher or a fork to lightly mash a few of the beans right in the pot to thicken the soup up.
7
Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh spinach, and cook for just a minute until the leaves wilt.
8
Season with salt and pepper to your liking before serving.

💡 Tips

This soup keeps really well in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze it in airtight containers for a quick meal later. Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving to brighten up the flavors.

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