Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food on chilly winter nights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a creamy soup without heavy cream. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole for Hearty Dinners and Creamy Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy texture without heavy cream
- Hearty and filling for cold nights
- Ready in just 30 minutes
- Better than takeout and freezer-friendly
What You'll Need for Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaf
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional: Grated Parmesan
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Crusty bread
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Canned white beans: Rinse and drain for a lighter soup.
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- Immersion blender — Smoothes the soup right in the pot, no transferring needed. → See on Amazon
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How to Make Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, white beans, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy. Add more broth if needed.
- Season: Stir in red pepper flakes (optional) and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and serve with garlic toast.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-blend or the soup may become watery. Add more broth if needed.
- Pro tip: For a smoother soup, blend until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- Pro tip: Make garlic toast by rubbing a garlic clove on toasted bread and drizzling with olive oil.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare up to 2 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
Freezing Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Microwave: Stir occasionally to prevent hot spots.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the Parmesan.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for white beans.
- Make-ahead: Soup can be made ahead and reheated. Garlic toast is best fresh.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
- Troubleshooting: If soup is too thick, add more broth. If too thin, simmer until reduced.
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Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
Seasonings
- Bay leaf
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan
- Fresh basil
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, white beans, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend until creamy. Add more broth if needed.
- Season: Stir in red pepper flakes (optional) and adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and serve with garlic toast.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the Parmesan.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for white beans.
- Make-ahead: Soup can be made ahead and reheated. Garlic toast is best fresh.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
- Troubleshooting: If soup is too thick, add more broth. If too thin, simmer until reduced.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave.
- Microwave reheat: Stir occasionally to prevent hot spots.
- Make ahead: Prepare up to 2 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast FAQs
Yes, soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Reheat when ready to serve.
Over-blending can make the soup watery. Add more broth if needed.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a natural release.
Kidney beans or cannellini beans can be used as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
