Mediterranean White Bean & Tomato Soup

Creamy white beans simmered with tomatoes, garlic and herbs. A hearty, low-calorie Mediterranean soup that’s pure comfort in a bowl.

Ingredients:
– 500g dried white beans (or 3 cans, drained)
– 400g canned crushed tomatoes
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
– 1.2L vegetable broth
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped
– Crusty bread, to serve

Instructions:
1. If using dried beans, soak overnight and cook until tender; drain. (Skip if using canned.)
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and carrots 6 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic, oregano and paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the beans, season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer 25 minutes, mashing a few beans with a spoon to thicken the soup.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 35 min | Servings: 6 | Calories: ~280 per serving

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Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.

With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.

Sara Mitchell

Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.