Slow-Cooker White Bean Soup with Pistou

Name: Slow-Cooker White Bean Soup with Pistou
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon); 8 oz. dried Great Northern beans; 1 large onion (12 ounces), chopped; 2 large carrots (8 ounces), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons; 2 ribs celery, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick; 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 10 sprigs thyme; 5 sprigs basil; 1 bay leaf; 1 2-inch piece Parmesan rind, plus Parmesan cheese for grating; 2 small cloves garlic; 1 c. basil leaves; 3 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt

This healthy, comforting soup is a great source of fiber.

By Tina MartinezUpdated: Jan 5, 2025

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mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

8 hrs 25 mins

Cal/Serv:

361

Throw all your ingredients into a slow cooker, step away, and be rewarded with this cozy soup that’s perfect for chilly nights. A dollop of pistou adds lively basil flavor to every spoonful.

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Ingredients

For soup

2 Tbsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon)
8 oz. dried Great Northern beans
1 large onion (12 ounces), chopped
2 large carrots (8 ounces), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
2 ribs celery, sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
10 sprigs thyme
5 sprigs basil
1 bay leaf
1 2-inch piece Parmesan rind, plus Parmesan cheese for grating

For pistou

2 small cloves garlic
1 cup basil leaves
3 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Make soup: In large measuring cup, whisk together bouillon base and 7 cups water.
2. Step 2In 6- to 6 1/2-quart slow cooker, layer in the following order: beans, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Without stirring, add bouillon mixture.
3. Step 3Using kitchen twine, tie together thyme, basil, and bay leaf and add to slow cooker along with Parmesan rind. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours. Remove and discard herb bundle and Parmesan rind.
4. Step 4When ready to serve, make pistou: Using mortar and pestle, smash garlic until paste forms. Add half of basil and continue to smash into a paste; repeat with remaining basil. Stir in oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
5. Step 5Serve soup in bowls dolloped with pistou, with Parmesan finely grated on top.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: About 361 calories, 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 873 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 15 g fiber, 7.5 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 15 g protein

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