This creamy white bean soup is the ultimate comforting meal when you want something nourishing, cozy, and easy to make. Naturally thick and velvety, it gets its rich texture from blended white beans and coconut cream-without any dairy or gluten. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy, umami depth, making this vegetarian soup deeply satisfying while still light enough for an ever day dinner.
This one-pot soup is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals.
Creamy White Bean Soup
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Hand mixer or blender
Ingredients
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery sticks sliced
- 3 small yellow potatoes peeled and sliced or 1 large
- 1-2 tbsp butter or olive oil or plant-based butter
- 1 large or 2 small garlic sliced
- ½ tsp thyme dried
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups bone broth or any broth soup
- ½ cup nutritional yeast provides a savory, cheese-like flavor without dairy.
- ½ lemon juiced approx. 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Olive oil or butter heated medium heat in a large pot. Add in chopped onions and cook for 8 min. .
- Add in carrots, potatoes, add garlic, celery, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper
- Add stock bring to boil, turn down to simmer – cover with lid
- Cook for 30 min. until all is cooked. Stir once in a while.
- Add nutritional yeast
- Blend hand mixer or blender until creamy – 1 – 2 min.
- Add lemon juice, blend again.
- Serve and enjoy!
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How do you make white bean soup creamy without dairy?
This soup gets its creamy texture from blended white beans and coconut cream rather than dairy. The beans naturally thicken the soup, while coconut cream adds richness without affecting the savory flavor.
Does nutritional yeast make this soup taste like cheese?
Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy, umami flavor but doesn’t make the soup taste like actual cheese. It enhances savoriness while keeping the recipe completely dairy-free and vegetarian.
Is this white bean soup vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, this soup is naturally gluten-free and can be vegan if all ingredients used are plant-based. Use a vegetable base broth, and dairy free butter. Always check labels on broth and coconut cream to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Can I freeze creamy white bean soup?
Yes, this soup freezes well. Let it cool completely, then store it in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
What white beans work best for this soup?
Cannellini beans, navy beans, or great norther beans all work well. Cannellini beans create the creamiest texture, but any white bean will produce a delicious result.