White Bean Artichoke Soup

Creamy, hearty, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this White Bean Artichoke Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Made with tender white beans, tangy artichoke hearts, and a melody of aromatic vegetables, this soup is infused with thyme, oregano, and a hint of lemon for a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfectly balanced between rustic and refined, it’s naturally vegetarian and can be easily customized to suit vegan preferences. Achieve the ideal texture by blending a portion of the soup, creating a luscious consistency without relying on cream. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or easy meal prep, this savory soup is best served hot with a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh parsley for an elegant touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 1 14-ounce can, drained and quartered canned artichoke hearts
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0 for garnish parmesan cheese (optional)
• 0 for garnish parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Add the white beans, artichoke hearts, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Step 5

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender for a creamier texture, or transfer a third of the soup to a blender and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2491.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2435.8

Total Fat 50.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 25mg	0%
Sodium 8938.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 100.1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 134.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 1369.5mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 7167.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 61.0%