20-Minute White Bean Soup

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This fiber-rich soup is an easy, healthy dinner when you’re pressed for time. This brothy soup is finished with a bit of heavy cream for body and richness. For a thicker soup, mash 1/2 cup of the beans and stir into the soup right before adding the cream. Frozen sweet potatoes and collard greens keep the prep to a minimum, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, fresh veggies work just as well. Serve with crusty bread for dunking.

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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield

Amanda Stanfield is a Test Kitchen assistant in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthfully. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie.

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Published on January 11, 2024
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Renu Dhar has more than a decade of cumulative experience cooking as a personal chef and culinary instructor. As a personal chef, she developed over 1,000 personalized recipes and meal plans for her clients.
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the 20-Minute White Bean Soup
Photo:

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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the ingredients to make the 20-Minute White Bean Soup

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Ingredients

  • 4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

  • 2 cups frozen chopped sweet potatoes, thawed

  • 2 cups frozen chopped collard greens, thawed

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 medium stalks celery, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 6 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Combine broth, sweet potatoes, collard greens, beans, onion, celery, lemon juice, garlic, garlic-and-herb seasoning, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook, undisturbed, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

    a photo of broth being poured into the dutch oven filled with beans, sweet potatoes, collard greens, onion, celery, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

  2. Stir in cream. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Divide among 6 bowls. Top with Parmesan.

    a bowl of the 20-Minute White Bean Soup topped with parmesan

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
6g Fat
41g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 864µg
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 2mg 13%
Folate 97µg
Vitamin K 273µg
Sodium 412mg 18%
Calcium 253mg 19%
Iron 5mg 25%
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Potassium 902mg 19%
Zinc 2mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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