White Bean Soup with Chive Oil

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
White Bean Soup with Chive Oil
45 min.
18
212kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful White Bean Soup with Chive Oil, a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy choice, boasting just 212 calories per serving. Ideal for gatherings, this recipe serves 18, making it a fantastic starter or antipasti option for your next dinner party or family get-together.

The heart of this soup lies in its creamy texture, achieved by pureeing tender Great Northern beans with a medley of fresh vegetables, including leeks, carrots, and tomatoes. The aromatic herbs—rosemary and thyme—infuse the soup with a fragrant depth, while the addition of half-and-half creates a luxurious creaminess that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

To elevate this dish further, a drizzle of homemade chive oil adds a vibrant touch, enhancing both the flavor and presentation. Imagine serving this beautiful soup in elegant espresso cups, each topped with a swirl of chive oil, creating a stunning visual that will impress your guests before they even take a bite.

Whether you're looking for a cozy weeknight meal or a show-stopping starter for a special occasion, this White Bean Soup with Chive Oil is sure to become a beloved recipe in your culinary repertoire. Dive into this deliciously satisfying bowl of goodness and let the flavors transport you to a place of warmth and comfort.

Ingredients

  • 18 servings cooking oil for drizzling
  • 0.5 cup carrots chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • cups cannellini beans dried white picked over rinsed
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • cup leek white green chopped ( and pale parts only)
  • 11 cups chicken broth homemade canned as needed
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion chopped
  • 18 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • large tomatoes halved seeded chopped

Equipment

  • ladle
  • pot
  • blender

Directions

  1. Put the beans in a large pot, add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches, and let soak overnight.
  2. Drain.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the same pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the onion, leeks, tomato, carrots, celery, and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add the beans, chicken stock, thyme, and rosemary and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, about 1 hour.
  6. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and add the half-and-half, then add more chicken stock to thin the soup if needed, and reheat the soup if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Ladle into espresso cups and top each with a few squirts or a drizzle of chive oil.
  8. Reprinted with permission from Cook
  9. Fight by Kim Severson and Julia Moskin, © 2012 Ecco

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein9.37%
Fat74.12%
Carbs16.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.71
Glycemic Load
0.75
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.6530434411505%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Isorhamnetin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.27kcal
10.61%
Fat:18.14g
27.91%
Saturated Fat:2.13g
13.31%
Carbohydrates:9.09g
3.03%
Net Carbohydrates:7.09g
2.58%
Sugar:1.5g
1.66%
Cholesterol:2.35mg
0.78%
Sodium:54.64mg
2.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.16g
10.32%
Vitamin E:2.94mg
19.58%
Vitamin A:819.79IU
16.4%
Vitamin K:16.11µg
15.34%
Vitamin B3:2.27mg
11.35%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.94%
Phosphorus:93.28mg
9.33%
Potassium:283.31mg
8.09%
Fiber:2g
7.99%
Copper:0.15mg
7.41%
Folate:28.56µg
7.14%
Iron:1.01mg
5.62%
Vitamin C:4.27mg
5.18%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.76%
Magnesium:17.24mg
4.31%
Calcium:39.28mg
3.93%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.3%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.78%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.62%
Selenium:1.32µg
1.89%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious