Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast is the ultimate comfort food. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the cozy, hearty soup that warms you up from the inside. The trick I discovered is using canned San Marzano tomatoes for that rich, authentic flavor. This soup is perfect for chilly winter nights and pairs beautifully with my Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Quick Cajun Scallops in Creamy Mustard Sauce.
Why This Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy texture without heavy cream
- Packed with protein and fiber
- Ready in just 30 minutes
What You'll Need for Cozy Tomato & 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 San Marzano tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Crusty bread
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Canned San Marzano tomatoes: These tomatoes have a rich, authentic flavor that makes a big difference in the soup.
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How to Make Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in canned tomatoes, white beans, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender.
- Prepare garlic toast: While the soup simmers, toast bread and rub it with a garlic clove.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with garlic toast and your choice of toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the soup. It can make the beans mushy and the soup bitter. If it starts to taste bitter, add a splash of water or vegetable broth to dilute it.
- Pro tip: For a smoother soup, blend it until it's completely smooth. For a chunkier soup, blend it only partially.
- Pro tip: To make the garlic toast even more flavorful, add a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt after rubbing the garlic.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Cozy Tomato & 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 the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the white beans with cannellini beans or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meals later.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or vegetable broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer for a bit longer to reduce and thicken.
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Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned San Marzano tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
Seasonings
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Balsamic vinegar
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in canned tomatoes, white beans, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender.
- Prepare garlic toast: While the soup simmers, toast bread and rub it with a garlic clove.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with garlic toast and your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the white beans with cannellini beans or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions for easy meals later.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or vegetable broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer for a bit longer to reduce and thicken.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge 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 the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Tomato & White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve. It also freezes well.
Overcooking the soup can make it bitter. If it starts to taste bitter, add a splash of water or vegetable broth to dilute it.
Yes, you can make this soup in the slow cooker. Sauté the vegetables first, then transfer them to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
If you can't find canned San Marzano tomatoes, you can use regular canned tomatoes. They won't have the same rich flavor, but the soup will still be delicious.
Yes, you can make this soup without garlic. It will still be delicious, just without the garlic flavor.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Tomato & 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!
