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This recipe is an excellent soup to make on a cool, rainy day. Buy a loaf of sourdough bread to make this a complete meal.
French Provençal white bean soup. (Giancarlo Polacchini/Photos.com)
Makes 8 1-cup servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 small eggplant, chopped
- 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups drained cooked white beans (two 14.5-ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
- 5 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
In a stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the vegetables, beans, herbs, and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add wine, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes.
Jennifer Wickes is a freelance writer with 30 years of cooking experience. She has been featured in Home Cooking magazine, Bon Appétit, Better Homes and Gardens, and many more.
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