Easy White Bean Soup
Easy White Bean Soup from Bulgaria.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 2 hr 2 min
- Rest
- 4 hr
- Total
- 6 hr 27 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Easy White Bean Soup is listed as vegetarian from Bulgaria. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
13 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Cannellini beans454 g
- Neutral oil30 ml
- Tomato purée79 ml
- Water1.4 l
- Mixed herbs4.9 ml
- Thyme2½ ml
- Black pepper4.9 ml
- Salt4.9 ml
- Parsleyto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
240 min
Step 2
Drain and rinse, before you use in the soup. Chop one of the onions and leave the other one whole.
Step 3
Chop carrots. Heat oil on a large pot over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the onion and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes.
2 min
Step 5
Add beans, water, peppers, head of onion, salt, pepper, summer savory, mint, thyme, Vegeta and tomato puree. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
120 min
Step 6
Remove the peppers and whole onion. Mash the onion.
Step 7
Peel peppers and chop. Return to the pot.
Step 8
Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 299 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 43.9 g
- Fat
- 8.5 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.9 g
- Fibre
- 12.8 g
- Sugar
- 9.1 g
- Sodium
- 1390 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Easy White Bean Soup take?
6 hr 27 min all in — 25 min prep, 2 hr 2 min cook, 4 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.