You’ll never guess the hard-working ingredient in our creamy tomato soup…white beans.
Yep, a simple can of white beans brings protein to a meal that you wouldn’t usually call hearty. And since there’s no dairy, you might not guess creamy. But that’s what this soup is. It’s also delicious.
My first grader sure thinks so. I loaded her purple backpack with a Thermos full of warm tomato soup for lunch last week.
And not just once. That six-year-old asked for this soup THREE TIMES!
What You Need to Make Creamy Tomato Soup with White Beans
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Like most of our kid-friendly homemade soups, the process is ridiculously simple.
Throw a bunch of pantry-friendly ingredients in a big pot:
- Chicken stock
- Onion
- White beans
- Olive oil
- Tomatoes
- Garlic & basil (mine are frozen into awesome little cubes)
You’ll also want some kind of blender, food processor or immersion blender
, which is what I use.
Cook for a total of about 20 minutes and that’s it! You’re ready to blend up the best tomato soup you’ve had in years. In less than half an hour, dinner, lunch or lunch in a Thermos is ready.
Top it with sharp cheddar cheese or oyster crackers and serve the whole thing with crusty bread.
Creamy Tomato Soup with White Beans
Serves a crowd: about 12 cups.
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 28-ounce cans tomatoes (try to find BPA-free)
- 1 15-ounce can white beans (any kind), drained and rinsed
- 1 28-ounce container chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3–4 tablespoons basil (fresh or frozen) OR 1 tablespoon dried
- Toppings: grated cheddar cheese, oyster crackers, drizzle of half & half
Instructions
- In a large pot on low heat, add the oil and onion. Cook for about 7-9 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute, stirring again.
- Combine tomatoes, white beans, chicken stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and allow to cook for about 10 minutes. In the last couple of minutes of cooking time, add the basil.
- Using a food processor, blender or immersion blender, blend the soup until it’s smooth.
- Serve in cups or bowls along with DIY toppings and crusty bread.
Cooks Fast, Freezes Beautifully
This creamy tomato soup with white beans is just another one of our fast weeknight dinners the kids actually love. One that’s been in regular rotation for weeks.
Best of all, it freezes perfectly. Either fill a freezer-friendly zip-top bag or throw it into containers with lids. I like to add a “label” by tearing off a piece of painters’ tape and writing with a Sharpie. “Tomato Soup March 2020”.
Get Kids Excited
At Foodlets our goal is making fresh, wholesome food fun for a family.
Fun facts
- Believe it or not, tomatoes aren’t always red. They can be yellow, pink, purple, black and even white! (Sedona Farmers Market)
- Approximately 71,089 people in the world have the last name Bean. (Parade Magazine)
Just for laughs
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Bean
Bean who?
Bean a while since I last saw ya!
Wow! Did you know?
How do all those tomatoes get into the cans–and stay so juicy and flavorful? Find out here.
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Three kids gobbled it up for dinner last night! Thanks!
Yahoo! I love to hear that, Colleen! This is such an easy, affordable, freezer-friendly recipe that I can’t help but make it all the time around here. Glad it worked for your kiddos too!
I’m going to try this with my dad when I go back home to Arlington in a couple of weeks. He just had his second heart attack. I would think it would be a good recipe for him.
Rob, that is the sweetest, nicest idea. I hope he loves it — and that you have a really nice visit together. Thanks for your note!
My 4 year old has been loving tomato bisque lately; I think I’ll try adding a little cream or half and half to this to try making a healthier alternative.
I love this soup recipe. I think it would give me enough protein to be a meal plus the carbs seem low enough. I do have to watch my carbs because of my diabetes.
I so wish you would include the nutritional information on all your recipes. It would be so very helpful I think not only for me but I know a lot more people are concerned these days. I do love your cooking ideas & recipes.
Thank you,
Donna
We love this recipe!!!! Thank you so delicious!!! I added a little cinnamon to help cute some of the acidity .