Leek and Cannellini Bean Soup

A hearty Italian-inspired soup combining tender leeks, fresh vegetables, and creamy cannellini beans, finished with Parmigiano cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for a comforting meal.

6 servings
29 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped leeks
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced turnip
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 6 cups chicken stock or water
  • cans cannellini beans
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. In a large pot, put 1/4 cup of the oil over high heat and heat until it shimmers. Add the leeks and sauté for 2 minutes.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    2. Add the carrots, celery, turnip, and salt and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.

    22 min

  3. 3.

    3. Add the cannellini beans and simmer for another 2 minutes.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle each portion with cheese and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil.

    3 min