Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add a chopped large yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Stir in one small diced potato, two chopped celery stalks, two sliced carrots, and one chopped red bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add four grated garlic cloves, one teaspoon dried oregano, one teaspoon ground coriander, half a teaspoon of mild red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in one 15-ounce can of crushed tomatoes, 30 ounces of drained and rinsed canned white beans, and six cups of low-sodium vegetable broth. Toss in four sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in one ounce of crumbled feta cheese, two tablespoons of grated Parmesan, two tablespoons of lemon juice, and a quarter cup of chopped fresh parsley.
- For a creamier texture, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with some cooled soup to create a slurry. Stir it back into the soup and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes on top if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
For a creamier consistency, mash a portion of the beans after simmering. Cut vegetables into even pieces for uniform cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning toward the end.
