Description
Warm, comforting, and easy to prepare, this Hearty Potato Bean Soup is the ultimate cozy dish. Packed with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, white beans, carrots, and celery, it’s naturally vegan, nutrient-rich, and ideal for cold evenings or quick lunches. Whether you’re looking for healthy dinner ideas, a quick meal prep recipe, or a filling vegan option, this easy recipe delivers big on flavor and nourishment. A one-pot meal that’s perfect for freezing or enjoying all week long!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and vegetables soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add cubed potatoes and toss to coat them in the seasoning blend. Let cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth, white beans, and bay leaves. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Remove bay leaves. Mash some of the potatoes and beans or use an immersion blender for a thicker texture. Stir in lemon juice.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For added greens, toss in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
If you prefer a creamier soup, blend a portion of it with an immersion blender.
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg