Description
Soupe crémeuse aux haricots is a heartwarming French bean soup that envelops you in creamy, flavorful goodness. This easy-to-make dish combines tender cannellini beans with fragrant garlic, onions, and fresh thyme, creating a luxurious texture that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Serve it hot with crusty bread for an inviting meal that warms both the body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add cannellini beans. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Blend until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with croutons or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg