Creamy Broccoli and White Bean Soup
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Large Pot
Immersion Blender
Cutting Board
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes until the onion turns soft.
Add the broccoli florets, white beans, vegetable broth, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until it reaches a creamy consistency with some small pieces of broccoli and beans remaining.
Stir in the lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Portion the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers with a little extra broth to keep the texture smooth after thawing. Reheat gently on the stove while stirring to restore creaminess. If the broccoli is very thick-stemmed, peel the stems lightly before chopping so they blend evenly.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Pot, Immersion Blender, Cutting Board