Cozy Navy Bean Vegetable Soup
Cozy Navy Bean Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy nights. This hearty soup features creamy navy beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. Ready in under an hour, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy it as a main dish or paired with crusty bread for a delightful meal that warms your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse soaked navy beans under cold water. Chop onions, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in navy beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until beans are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg