Vegetarian White Bean Soup

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 06, 2023

The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it makes a satisfying entree. Round out the meal with Walnut Zucchini Muffins or warm dinner rolls.

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Vegetarian White Bean Soup

Yield:10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrot
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Minced fresh oregano, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute zucchini, onion, celery and carrot in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh oregano.