Servings: Get ready to get cozy with this healthy Mediterranean White Bean Soup! COURSE SOUP CUISINE MEDITERRANEAN KEYWORD MEDITERRANEAN WHITE BEAN SOUP PREP TIME 15 MINUTES COOK TIME 20 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 35 MINUTES SERVINGS 4 SERVINGS CALORIES 352 KCAL AUTHOR JENN LAUGHLIN - PEAS AND CRAYONS

1 small yellow onion (2 cups diced) 1 small yellow onion (2 cups diced)
2 carrots (1 cup diced) 2 carrots (1 cup diced)
1-2 celery ribs (3/4-1 cup diced) 1 to 2 celery ribs (¾ to 1 cup diced)
3-4 cloves garlic 3 to 4 cloves garlic
2 TBSP olive oil 2 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP butter 1 TBSP butter
2 tsp Italian seasoning blend (like Mrs. Dash) 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend (like Mrs. Dash)
1/4-1/2 tsp salt ¼ to ½ tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper ¼ tsp black pepper
4-5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 4 to 5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 cans white beans (like cannellini) 14.5/15 oz each 2 cans white beans (like cannellini) 14.5/15 oz each
1 parmesan cheese rind (optional – see notes) 1 parmesan cheese rind (optional - see notes)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping
fresh rosemary and/or parsley for topping fresh rosemary and/or parsley for topping

Peel/trim onion, celery, carrots, and garlic as needed. Dice veggies and mince garlic.
Measure out remaining ingedients for speedy soup assembly. Drain and rinse beans.
Heat a large pot or dutch oven to medium-high heat with oil and butter. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots unil tender.
Add garlic and spices (Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper) and sauté for about a minute more.
Add broth (or stock) along with beans and optional parmesan rind. For a more stew-like soup go with 4 cups broth or a little extra for a brothier soup.
Bring soup to a boil, then reduce to a low but active simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beans are warmed through.
Remove and discard parmesan rind, if using.
Taste and add any additonal herbs/spices your heart desires.
Once the soup is hot and ready, top with grated parmesan cheese and choice of toppings and dive on in!
Leftovers can be kep in airtight container(s) in the fridge for easy heat-and-eat meals throughout the week. Soup may also be frozen for later.