This soup is the definition of homey. This is not an intimidating recipe; in fact, you can whip it up without much forethought or planning. It is a creamy white bean soup that is spruced up with a super quick and easy herb oil and some cheese croutons, making this dish much better than your average white bean soup. I love this on a cold day, for lunch and even for a quick and easy dinner. I often toast extra bread on the side because who doesn't love toasty bread and cheese with soup. Check this recipe out if you are looking for a warm, welcoming dish that is also quite aesthetically pleasing.
Method
White Bean Soup 8 Steps
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Step 1
In a heavy bottomed pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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Step 2
Add sliced leeks and sauté on low heat until it starts to caramelize.
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Step 3
Allow to caramelize for at least 10-15 minutes until soft.
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Step 4
Add minced garlic and sauté over medium for about one minute.
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Step 5
Add dried thyme and rosemary and sauté for 1 minute.
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Step 6
Add your navy beans, fresh black pepper and your broth (homemade is best). Stir to combine.
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Step 7
Bring to a boil and lower heat. Use back of wooden spoon to mash the beans to make the soup thicker. You want to mash about a third of the beans if you can.
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Step 8
Taste and season with salt and more pepper to taste.
Herb Oil 2 Steps
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Step 1
Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
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Step 2
Season with salt and set aside.
Cheese Croutons 4 Steps
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Step 1
Take your sourdough slices and generously top with your grated cheese.
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Step 2
Place on baking sheet (do not use parchment paper) and place in oven and broil on high for about one minute. You want some toasty cheese.
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Step 3
Once cheese is nice and toasty, turn broil off and turn to 350°F and bake slices for about 10 minutes or until slices are slightly crunchy.
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Step 4
Remove from oven, let cool and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
To Serve 2 Steps
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Step 1
Ladle hot soup into bowl and drizzle herb oil over it.
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Step 2
Top soup with croutons and drizzle more herb oil and serve hot.
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