Deeply savory, cozy, and comforting
This rosemary and mixed garlic white bean soup is rich, rustic comfort made with simple ingredients and layered flavor. Using a mix of fresh garlic and roasted garlic gives the soup a deep, mellow sweetness balanced by fragrant rosemary and creamy white beans. It’s hearty enough for dinner, yet light and wholesome—perfect for chilly evenings, meatless meals, or easy meal prep. Best of all, it’s a one-pot soup that comes together with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy days when you still want something nourishing and homemade.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients List
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 head roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained & rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Immersion blender or countertop blender (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add fresh minced garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30–45 seconds until fragrant 🧄🌿
- Stir in roasted garlic cloves, gently mashing them into the onions for maximum flavor.
- Add white beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes so the flavors fully develop.
- Remove bay leaf. Blend part of the soup until creamy while keeping some beans whole for texture.
- Stir in lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with olive oil drizzle and crusty bread ✨🥖
💡 Pro Tips
- No roasted garlic? Use all fresh garlic—just add 2 extra cloves for bolder flavor.
- Extra creamy: Blend more of the soup or add a splash of cream or coconut milk.
- Herb swap: Thyme or sage pairs beautifully with the garlic and beans.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.