Roasted Red Pepper White Beans (Printable)

Creamy blend of roasted red peppers, white beans, and herbs, perfect for a comforting dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and chopped
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
05 - 1 celery stalk, diced

→ Beans

06 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnishes

13 - Chopped fresh parsley
14 - Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
15 - Crusty bread (gluten-free if necessary)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in roasted red peppers, smoked paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2 minutes.
04 - Add cannellini beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
05 - Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or blend in batches in a countertop blender.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinner or weekend lunch without the stress.
  • The soup is naturally creamy without cream, letting the peppers and beans do the real work.
  • It's forgiving—roasted peppers from a jar work just as well as ones you char yourself, no judgment.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the canned beans—this one step removes the cloudy starch that can make the soup look murky instead of vibrant.
  • Immersion blenders give you more control over texture than countertop blenders, and you can stop when it's still slightly chunky if you prefer a rustic version.
03 -
  • Taste the broth you're using before adding it—if it's already salty, reduce the amount and add more carefully at the end.
  • Smoked paprika is worth buying from a source you trust; the difference between good and mediocre paprika is the difference between a soup that tastes alive and one that tastes flat.
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