Description
This Hearty Potato Bean Soup is a comforting, plant-based meal made with pantry staples like white beans, potatoes, and vegetables. It’s nourishing, simple to prepare, and perfect for cold nights or make-ahead lunches. With tender veggies in a savory broth, it’s wholesome, satisfying, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Stir in diced potatoes, tomatoes with their juices, white beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Optional: Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the beans and potatoes in the pot for a creamier texture.
6. Remove the bay leaf, stir in fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, mash more potatoes or stir in unsweetened non-dairy cream before serving.
Add baby spinach, kale, or chopped zucchini in the final 10 minutes for a green boost.
This soup freezes well—store in freezer-safe containers and skip garnishing until reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg