French Country White Bean Soup

This soup is easy but tastes like it took some effort. It is very savory and satisfying with a thick rich broth, veggies, and white beans. With fresh bread and a salad, it makes a healthy meal.

French County White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced

1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced

1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp marjoram

2 cans great northern beans, drained

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Warm the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent. Then add the garlic and heat through, while stirring, for one minute. Then add the celery and the carrot and cook for 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Next, add the nutritional yeast, thyme, and marjoram. Stir to coat the vegetables with the seasonings. Then add the drained beans, the vegetable broth, and the water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Smash the beans with the back of a spoon on the side of the pan. You are aiming for a chunky and rustic consistency with a rich broth that is thickened by the smashed beans. Serve with a salad and fresh bread.

For 10 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 198 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.0g 5%

Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 324mg 13%

Potassium 1321mg 38%

Total Carbohydrates 55.3g 18%

Dietary Fiber 17.8g 71%

Sugars 2.8g

Protein 21.2g

Vitamin A 21% • Vitamin C 9% Calcium 16% • Iron 29%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet