Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Easy, cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast is my go-to comfort meal. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of flavors. The cozy, creamy soup is filled with hearty vegetables and tender beans, topped with crispy garlic toast. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders Recipe and Easy Broccoli Pasta Recipe with Garlic and Parmesan.
Why This Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Packed with hearty vegetables
- Easy to make and freezes well
- Perfect for busy weeknights
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
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan
- Optional: Crusty bread
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Canned white beans: Drain and rinse before using.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion blender — Smooths the soup to perfection without making a mess. → See on Amazon
- Heavy-bottomed pot — Distributes heat evenly for even cooking. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend only partially.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and crusty bread.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the soup after blending. It can become watery. If this happens, simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid.
- Pro tip: For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. It's easy to make and freezes well.
- Pro tip: For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Pro tip: Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy lunches.
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: This 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 individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave, stirring every minute until heated through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the white beans with cannellini beans or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on how many servings you need.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid.
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Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
Seasonings
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend only partially.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and crusty bread.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the white beans with cannellini beans or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on how many servings you need.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave, stirring every minute until heated through.
- Make ahead: This 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: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 7g
- 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, this soup can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Overcooking the soup after blending can make it watery. If this happens, simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid.
Yes, this soup freezes well. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Yes, you can make this soup in the slow cooker. Sauté the vegetables first, then add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
This soup is great with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad. For a heartier meal, serve with grilled cheese sandwiches or a side of roasted vegetables.
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!
