Creamy white beans, aromatic savory and perfectly cooked vegetables make this rustic soup a mid-winter delight. With a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras season we've brightened the dish with Bay Leaf & Black Pepper Lemon Paste. The soup is a quick cook and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It is best served right away to enjoy the bright colors and healthy texture of the vegetables alongside your favorite loaf of crusty bread.
Savory White Bean Soup

Creamy white beans, aromatic savory and perfectly cooked vegetables make this rustic soup a mid-winter delight. With a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras season we've brightened the dish with Bay Leaf & Black Pepper Lemon Paste. The soup is a quick cook and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It is best served right away to enjoy the bright colors and healthy texture of the vegetables alongside your favorite loaf of crusty bread.

Creamy white beans, aromatic savory and perfectly cooked vegetables make this rustic soup a mid-winter delight. With a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras season we've brightened the dish with Bay Leaf & Black Pepper Lemon Paste. The soup is a quick cook and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It is best served right away to enjoy the bright colors and healthy texture of the vegetables alongside your favorite loaf of crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Meyer Lemon Paste - Bay Leaf & Black PepperMeyer Lemon Paste - Bay Leaf & Black PepperPreserved Meyer Lemon Paste is culinary genius. Whole organic Meyer lemons from California are cured in sea salt with hints of bay leaf and black pepper then processed into paste for...
- 1 teaspoon SavorySavoryThe piney, peppery flavor of savory has a medium intensity and nuances of thyme. Used to make classic French herbal blends like Herbes de Provence and Herbs de la Garrigue, savory ma...
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 4 cups stock, chicken or vegetable
- 1 cup small diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup kale, cut chiffonade
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal - Kosher SaltDiamond Crystal - Kosher SaltDiamond Crystal is our go-to all purpose kosher salt. Developed in 1886 using a special process which creates a unique, hollow, multi-faceted crystals, this all-purpose salt is free ...
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Preparation
In a 6-8 qt soup pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion.
Sauté until translucent, then add the garlic, lemon paste and savory. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Next add the cooked beans, and stock. Bring to a simmer and then add the zucchini and cook until tender.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Add the kale and tomatoes and simmer until just wilted. Serve immediately to maintain the bright color and texture of the vegetables.
Garnish soup with parmesan cheese and enjoy with your favorite crusty bread.
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Savory White Bean Soup
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Creamy white beans, aromatic savory and perfectly cooked vegetables make this rustic soup a mid-winter delight. With a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras season we've brightened the dish with Bay Leaf & Black Pepper Lemon Paste. The soup is a quick cook and makes the perfect weeknight dinner. It is best served right away to enjoy the bright colors and healthy texture of the vegetables alongside your favorite loaf of crusty bread.
Jamie Aragonez
Jamie Aragonez