Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast is the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a creamy soup without heavy cream. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Recipe and Easy Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers for Appetizers.
Why This Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy texture without heavy cream
- Packed with flavor from simple ingredients
- Perfect for meal prepping and freezes well
What You'll Need for Easy 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
- Carrots
- Celery
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil
- Oregano
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Crusty bread
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Canned white beans: Drain and rinse before using.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion blender — Smoothes the soup right in the pot, no need to transfer to a blender. → See on Amazon
- Instant-read thermometer — Ensures soup is safe to serve. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Step 1: Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Step 2: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Blend until smooth. Serve with garlic toast and desired toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- : For a smoother soup, blend until completely smooth.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the beans. They can become mushy. If using canned beans, drain and rinse to remove excess starch.
- : For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese.
Storing & Reheating Easy 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: Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be used instead of white beans.
- Make-ahead: Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
- Troubleshooting: If soup is too thick, thin with a little water or broth.
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Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
Seasonings
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil
- Oregano
Optional Toppings
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Step 2: Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, broth, and seasonings. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Blend until smooth. Serve with garlic toast and desired toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be used instead of white beans.
- Make-ahead: Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled.
- Troubleshooting: If soup is too thick, thin with a little water or broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast FAQs
Yes, soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
This could be due to overcooking the beans. If using canned beans, drain and rinse to remove excess starch.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Yes, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
Crusty bread, garlic bread, or a side salad would pair well with this soup.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy 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!
