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Creamy Tomato Bean Soup: Ultimate Comfort Food! Tomato bean soup: Make this incredibly creamy and flavorful soup in under 30 minutes. Packed with healthy beans

Creamy Tomato Bean Soup: Ultimate Comfort Food!

This creamy tomato bean soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together the best of simple ingredients for maximum flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting lunch, this recipe takes minimal effort for maximum reward. With a velvety smooth texture and a rich tomato base, this tomato bean soup is designed to satisfy. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both delicious and nourishing.
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Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp/ 30g butter (, unsalted)
  • 1 onion (, finely chopped (brown, yellow, white))
  • 2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
  • 1 carrot (, large, peeled and finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian herb mix OR other dried herbs (oregano, thyme, parsley, basil, or mixed)
  • 3/4 cup (170g) tomato paste (Note 1)
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine (, optional (can omit) )
  • 4 cups (1 litre) stock/broth, chicken or veg (, low sodium)
  • 3 x 420g/15oz cans cannellini or any white beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (50g) parmesan (, grated)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium high heat. Cook garlic, onion and carrot for 5 minutes until carrot is soft and sweet.
  2. About 3 minutes in, add the Italian herbs and cook with the onion (makes the herb flavour "bloom").
  3. Turn heat up to high, add tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the “raw” flavour.
  4. Add white wine, cook for 3 minutes until the harsh “winey” smell is gone and mostly evaporates so you’re just left with tomato paste again.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of beans (to thicken soup), stock, parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir, low heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes, stirring every now and then.
  6. Use a stick blender to puree until smooth (or transfer to blender).
  7. Add remaining beans, simmer 3 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted, then stir in cream if using. Add more salt and pepper if needed (note: canned beans are already salted).
  8. Serve with crusty bread for dunking!

Notes

- For extra depth, deglaze the pan with white wine after cooking the tomato paste.
- Ensure the carrot and onion are finely chopped for a smoother soup texture.
- If you don't have a stick blender, carefully transfer soup to a regular blender in batches.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.