This gluten free and vegan White Bean Soup is warm, creamy, and tastes wonderful! You can make it in your Instant Pot or slow cooker making it the perfect dinner option!
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This gluten free and vegan slow cooker white bean soup was one of the first recipes I came across after figuring out I had a ton of food allergies.
I was so excited to try it out because I was really missing dairy at the time and this white bean soup looked really creamy without all that dairy that was making me sick.
The other thing I loved about this white bean soup recipe was that you didn’t have to pre-soak the beans.At the time I had just started soaking and cooking beans at home instead of buying canned.
It was a little overwhelming at first because everything was so new to me. So finding a recipe where I could just throw the dry beans in and let them cook all day in the soup was so convenient and exciting!
I was also really wanting to start incorporating more “meatless” meals into our lives so I was pleased to come across a “meatless” recipe with so much protein in it.
Not only is this recipe convenient because you don’t have to pre-soak the beans, but it was so easy to throw together.
Dry navy beans, broth, carrots, celery, and some Italian seasoning, its just so simple.
Let me tell you what though, this soups flavor is anything but simple! It’s so creamy, and soothing, and the Italian seasoning with the celery and carrot flavor is just outstanding.
Especially after sitting in the slow cooker all day. My whole house smelled amazing!
This was also the first time my daughter had tried soup. I was certain I would be making a second meal for her (backup grilled cheese anyone?).
She was very picky about her foods texture so I was sure she wouldn’t like the creamy texture of the soup.
She shocked us all that night as she ate that whole bowl of soup without skipping a beat. You know the recipe is a winner if your toddler eats it!
You can also make this white bean soup in the Instant Pot!
This saves me even more time! If I don’t have time to slow cook the soup, I can just put everything in my Instant Pot for 40 or so minutes and get the exact same flavor!
If you don’t already have an Instant Pot you have got to check it out! It’s a total game changer. Here is the one I have:
What are some of the recipes you first came across when trying to cook allergy friendly meals? It’s fun to think about all the recipes that have come along since this very first one.
I was so afraid I wasn’t going to be able to feed my family delicious meals anymore because of my food allergies.
Thanks to this white bean soup recipe, and so many other recipes since then, that is no longer a fear of mine.
I hope you all enjoy this slow cooker white bean soup as much as my family does!
♥Don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below if you give this recipe a try!♥
This gluten free and vegan White Bean Soup is warm, creamy, and tastes wonderful! You can make it in your Instant Pot or slow cooker making it the perfect dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups dry navy beans*
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/2 tsp rosemary, dried
1/2 tsp sage, dried
1 tsp thyme, dried
1 tsp salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to slow cooker or Instant Pot and stir.
If cooking in a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.*
If cooking in an Instant Pot, add all ingredients to the pressure cooker, close the lid and make sure you are NOT venting. Select the Bean/Chili setting which should be pre-programmed to cook for 30 minutes, high pressure, and on the normal mode. Allow the Instant Pot to release naturally.*
Mash beans with potato masher before serving to get a nice creamy consistency and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure you use navy beans and notcannellini beans. If usingcannellini beans, you need to boil the beans on the stove for 10 minutes before adding to the slow cooker/Instant Pot.
All slow cookers behave a little differently. If you aren’t sure of how your slow cooker will cook dry beans, I recommend boiling the beans for 10 minutes before adding them to the slow cooker to make sure they are soft once the cook time is up.
For extra soft beans, I recommend bumping up the Instant Pot to “More” mode and setting the cook time to 40 minutes.
White beans, also known as white navy beans, offer extraordinary health benefits. They are loaded with antioxidants and provide a good supply of detoxifying molybdenum. They are also a good source of fiber and protein and rank low on the glycemic index.
Due to their creamy white color, navy beans are sometimes confused with other white beans such as great northern beans, cannellini beans, or white kidney beans. Although their taste is similar, navy beans are smaller and rounder than these other varieties.
What is the thickener in a white bean soup? In this recipe, what really thickens up the soup is the 15 oz of white beans that you are mashing and the starches from the potatoes. We aren't using cornstarch or a thickening agent in this recipe, it really doesn't need it!
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All beans are rich in fiber, but the top-ranking variety is the navy bean, allegedly named for its popularity in the U.S. Navy in the early 20th century. These pea-sized, cream-colored beans provide 10 grams of fiber per half-cup serving.
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But if you're looking for just one bean to keep on your pantry shelves, you'll want to go with the great northern white bean. With its nutty flavor, firm flesh and medium size, great northern beans work in almost any application. Bean salad? Perfect.
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Plus, their low glycemic impact makes them a good choice for managing blood sugar levels. Besides the nutritional benefits, cannellini beans are great in the kitchen. They can boost the taste and texture of many dishes. But remember not to overeat them to avoid digestive woes.
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Baby lima beans are even smaller than Navy beans and just as white. They're more likely to be referred to by name, however, or called butter beans. They're creamy and buttery when they're cooked, hence their nickname.
"The difference between the two rests primarily with the heartiness of the cannellini over the northern," explains Vince Hayward, the president of Camellia Brand beans. "Because of the thicker skin, and slightly bolder bean taste, the cannellini lends itself better towards soups and stews," Hayward adds.
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The essential elements of this vegan puree are: white beans, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. After that, it's a choose-your-own-adventure kinda thing… White Beans: You'll need two standard cans of cannellini beans. You can also use canned great northern or butter beans, or ones you cooked from scratch.
Several types exist, though the most common are cannellini beans, which are also called white kidney beans. Tender, with an earthy, nutty flavor, they make a great addition to soups, stews, chilis, and other dishes. This article reviews the nutrient profile, benefits, and uses of white beans.
They are recognized for their robust, full-bodied flavor and soft texture when cooked. In contrast, the white kidney beans, slightly larger in size, boast a subtle flavor and creamy texture, making them a popular choice for soups and stews.
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