White Bean Chowder

Creamy, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, this White Bean Chowder is a one-pot wonder perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. Featuring nutrient-packed cannellini beans, tender diced potatoes, and a medley of sautéed vegetables, this recipe is infused with the earthy flavors of dried thyme and a smoky kick of paprika. Simmered in vegetable broth and finished with an option for a splash of heavy cream, this chowder achieves a luscious texture that can be customized to your liking with an immersion blender. Ready in just 45 minutes, this satisfying dish is garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness. Ideal for vegetarians and packed with protein, this easy white bean chowder will become a household favorite. Perfectly paired with a crusty loaf of bread, it’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly days!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups heavy cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the cannellini beans, diced potato, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

If desired, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup directly in the pot. This step will help thicken the chowder while leaving some texture from the beans and vegetables.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream (if using) and cook for 2-3 additional minutes to warm through. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2670.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1986.5

Total Fat 82.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 133.6mg	0%
Sodium 5024.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 66.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 812.6mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 6598.6mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 50.1%