I love beans! Seriously though. They are so dang versatile, filling, good for you. The list goes on and on. In this creamy white bean soup with kale, the white beans add the perfect texture and hardiness to a delicious fall soup recipe that you’ll want to add to your go-to soup recipes.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Creamy White Bean Soup

• Protein-Packed: The beans add so much delicious protein to fill you right up in this white bean soup recipe.
• Healthy: The beans, the kale, the other veggies, this soup is loaded with nutritious ingredients.
• Budget-Friendly: Made with affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients that deliver maximum nutrition and flavor.

🍲 Ingredients

White Beans – White beans have a high nutrient density and combined with their high fiber and protein content, these beans add a lot of tasty benefits to your diet and make this white bean soup recipe super hearty! Also known as cannellini beans, they have a mild, buttery flavor and creamy texture that becomes even more luxurious when partially blended.

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Fresh Herbs – Opt for fresh herbs in this recipe for the best flavor. I used rosemary and thyme. You could try to sub other herbs as well but note you’ll have a different flavor. Rosemary and thyme are great for fall flavors! These aromatic herbs infuse the soup with earthy, comforting notes that make your kitchen smell absolutely incredible.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Creamy White Bean Soup

1. Heat a large pot on medium.  To the pot add olive oil, onions, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.  To the pot, add the garlic, seasoning, fresh herbs, spices, and bay leaf. Stir till combined and coated.

2. To the pot, add the beans. Brown for 5 minutes.

3. Add the vegetable stock and increase heat to high.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Before serving, add the kale and lemon juice. Cook till the kale is tender!

5. Transfer half the soup to a high-speed blender and blend till smooth. Return the blended soup into the pot and stir till combined.

6. Garnish your white bean soup recipe with fresh chopped parsley and olive oil.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

• Blending Technique: Blending only half the soup perfectly balances creamy texture and hearty chunks. For safety, let the soup cool slightly before blending.
• Building Flavors: Don’t rush the sautéing step – properly cooking the aromatics creates the flavor foundation for the entire soup.
• Kale Prep: Remove the thick stems from the kale and chop it into bite-sized pieces. It cooks quickly, so add it at the end to prevent overcooking.
• Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper after blending, as the texture change can affect how you perceive the seasoning.

🗒 Substitutions

• Kale: Kale contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, iron, and vitamins C and K. It’s so good for you and is a definite superfood. What I love about kale is that it is also super versatile. You can eat it raw, as chips, in smoothies, in soup, etc. You can substitute kale for spinach in this white bean soup recipe or leave out the greenery completely if you don’t have either.
• White Beans: Can I substitute white beans? You can use navy beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas; however, I find white beans to be the best texture and taste for this recipe.
• Herbs: Fresh sage, oregano, or even fresh basil can replace the rosemary and thyme for different flavor profiles.
• Vegetables: For extra nutrition and texture, feel free to add other vegetables like diced potatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers.

🗒 Best served with

• Grilled Corn + Avocado Pasta Salad
• Easy Chopped Salad
• Kale & Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Sunflower Seed Brittle
• Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad

👝 How to Store Leftovers

This will last in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week. This soup is also freezer-friendly in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months.

🤔 Common Questions

Creamy White Bean Soup

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🤍 This creamy white bean soup with kale is pure comfort in a bowl! Protein-packed beans create natural creaminess while fresh herbs and tender veggies make it incredibly flavorful.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Vegan Meals

Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired

Servings 4

Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion diced
• 3 medium-sized carrots diced
• 3 ribs of celery diced
• 3 garlic cloves diced
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme finely chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 3-4 cups white bean of choice strained and rinsed
• 900 mL vegetable stock
• 1 large head of black or curly kale washed and finely chopped
• Juice of half of a lemon
• garnish with fresh parsley and olive oil optional

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Instructions

 

• Heat a large pot on medium.  To the pot add olive oil, onions, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent and fragrant.  To the pot, add the garlic, seasoning, fresh herbs, spices, and bay leaf. Stir till combined and coated.
• To the pot, add the beans.  Brown for 5 minutes.
• Add the vegetable stock and increase heat to high.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Before serving, add the kale and lemon juice.  Cook till the kale is tender!
• Transfer half the soup to a high-speed blender and blend till smooth.  Return the blended soup into the pot and stir till combined.
• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and olive oil.

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Notes

This will last in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 week.

This soup is freezer-friendly in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months.

Always let the soup cool completely before sealing and adding it to the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 4 | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 1261.3mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9.1g

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