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title: "Silky White Bean Soup with Herbs"
url: https://save.cooking/@plantpowered/silky-white-bean-soup-with-herbs
author: Plant Powered
author_profile: https://save.cooking/@plantpowered
description: "A cozy, creamy (but dairy-free) white bean soup blended until silky and finished with fresh herbs and lemon. It’s comfort food that feels light, nourishing, and weeknight-friendly."
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 25 minutes
total_time: 35 minutes
servings: 4
tags: ["Main Dish", "Make Ahead", "None", "American", "Soup", "Stovetop", "Vegan", "Weeknight", "Dairy Free", "Blended"]
published: 2026-01-06
updated: 2026-01-14
---

# Silky White Bean Soup with Herbs

*Recipe by [@plantpowered](https://save.cooking/@plantpowered)*

A cozy, creamy (but dairy-free) white bean soup blended until silky and finished with fresh herbs and lemon. It’s comfort food that feels light, nourishing, and weeknight-friendly.

This soup is my go-to when I want something comforting without feeling weighed down. White beans blend into a velvety base with zero cream, and a handful of herbs makes it taste bright and modern. Serve it with crusty bread, or keep it simple with a drizzle of good olive oil.

**Total Time:** 35 minutes | **Prep:** 10 minutes | **Cook:** 25 minutes | **Servings:** 4

## Ingredients

### Soup

- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon white miso (optional, for extra savoriness)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste

### Herb Finish (choose your favorites)

- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion greens
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

### To Serve (optional)

- Crusty bread or toast
- Red pepper flakes
- A handful of baby spinach or kale

## Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8–10 minutes.

2. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.

3. Pour in the broth and add the beans. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes to meld flavors.

4. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Blend the soup until silky using an immersion blender (or carefully blend in batches in a stand blender). If you prefer a slightly chunkier texture, blend most of it and leave a little unblended.

5. Stir in the miso (if using) until dissolved, then add the lemon juice. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon. If the soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.

6. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped herbs (and lemon zest, if using). For a greens boost, stir in a handful of spinach or kale and let it wilt in the hot soup.

7. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, plus crusty bread on the side.

## Tags

`Main Dish`, `Make Ahead`, `None`, `American`, `Soup`, `Stovetop`, `Vegan`, `Weeknight`, `Dairy Free`, `Blended`

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