Sundried Tomato & White Bean Soup with Bagel Croutons

 

Serves: 4

Total time: 40 minutes

Active time: 30 minutes

This simple recipe is sure to be a hit, and you’ll love how creamy white beans make this dairy-free soup! The best part? Because you’ll be blending until smooth, you don’t have to worry about chopping your onion or garlic finely!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 medium white onion, chopped

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled 

  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes in oil

  • 14 oz can chopped tomatoes

  • 6 cups vegetable stock

  • 14 oz can white beans, drained

  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Croutons

  • 1 bagel, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a tray with baking paper.

  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and onion, cooking until they begin to soften about 5-6 minutes.

  3. Add tomato paste, basil, garlic, and sundried tomatoes, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, make the croutons. Toss bagel with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

  6. Add the beans to the soup. Blend using an immersion blender until creamy.

  7. Serve, topped with croutons.

  8. Enjoy!