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    Home » Type » Soups

    Two-Bean Vegetable Soup

    Published: Nov 30, 2011 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

    Two-Bean Vegetable Soup

    We’ve all had days when there doesn’t seem to be enough time to do anything; the workout goes on hold, all thoughts of makeup fly out the window (ha -- who am I kidding? This is almost every day for me!), and even eating gets back-burnered.

    The end of the day rolls around and there’s less than an hour until dinnertime; you’re famished and looking for some quick inspiration - here it is!Two-Bean Vegetable Soup 2

    This soup is perfect for that kind of day. It’s on the table in under an hour (and even faster if you take advantage of pre-chopped produce at the grocery store), full of healthy things, and completely customizable. It’s vegetarian, but you could make it vegan by omitting the Worcestershire sauce, or beef it up a bit (pun intended ;) ) by adding browned ground beef or even cooked, shredded chicken. 

    I like to serve this with crackers or crusty bread, but you could add cooked noodles to the soup if you like. And of course, feel free to swap out the veggies for any you have on hand.

    Two-Bean Vegetable Soup 3

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    Two-Bean Vegetable Soup
    Prep time:  15 mins
    Cook time:  30 mins
    Total time:  45 mins
    Yield: 4 to 6 servings
     
    Ingredients
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
    • 2 medium onions, diced
    • 4 medium carrots, sliced
    • 3 large stalks celery, diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
    • 5 cups (1.2 L) hot water
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see Note)
    • 2 soft vegetable-flavored bouillon cubes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans (no salt added), rinsed and drained
    • 1 (16 oz) can cannellini beans (no salt added), rinsed and drained
    Instructions
    1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a lidded 5-quart pot; add the mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2. Stir in the onion, carrot, and celery; cover the pot and cook until the onion is softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    4. Stir in the diced tomato, water, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper; turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
    5. Once boiling, turn heat down slightly, cover the pot, and cook until the veggies are tender, about 7 minutes.
    6. Add the beans and cook until warm throughout, about 2 minutes more.
    7. Serve.
    Notes
    To Make This Soup Vegan: Be sure to use a vegan Worcestershire sauce.
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    1. Hannah says

      December 01, 2011 at 10:00 pm

      This is exactly my kind of soup; quick, easy, and highly adaptable to whatever you have on hand. It looks like the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day, too. :)

      Reply
    2. grace says

      December 01, 2011 at 7:19 pm

      i like the herbage in your soup, faith, and the very presence of beans makes it worth my while. lovely!

      Reply
    3. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

      December 01, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      A quick hearty soup made in 30 min? Sounds wonderful especially on these cold days. Love the beef pun.

      Reply
    4. Dana says

      December 01, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      I could literally eat soup every single day... this sounds like another great quick option to add to my repertoire!

      Reply
    5. Cherine says

      December 01, 2011 at 1:38 pm

      This soup is so healthy and comforting!

      Reply
    6. Patty says

      December 01, 2011 at 11:55 am

      Hi Faith, seriously I wish I had a bowl of your soup for breakfast right now, it would be perfect and so healthy;-)

      Reply
    7. Jana@delectablymine says

      December 01, 2011 at 9:18 am

      LOVE the soups crocks, and the soup looks amazing! I don't make soup as often as I should, I'll need to work on that!

      Reply
    8. Sanjeeta kk says

      December 01, 2011 at 6:45 am

      Wow..what a wonderful array of ingredients, Faith! Would love to sip this sip this soup on a rainy day with homemade bread.

      Reply
    9. Michele | Cooking At Home says

      December 01, 2011 at 6:40 am

      Simple, customizable, and delicious. Perfect way to end a busy day.

      Reply
    10. tania@mykitchenstories says

      December 01, 2011 at 6:30 am

      This soup looks great. Warm comforting and delicious

      Reply
    11. Chiara says

      December 01, 2011 at 5:51 am

      I made this last night, it's really amazing. Great recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        December 01, 2011 at 8:22 am

        Chiara, That's awesome, I'm so glad you liked it!!

        Reply
    12. Angie's Recipes says

      December 01, 2011 at 4:04 am

      A delicious soup! So comforting and warming.

      Reply
    13. Krista says

      December 01, 2011 at 3:54 am

      After day upon day of roasting hot weather, today we got a crazy, wild storm and I am bundled up parked in front of a heater trying to get warm. :-) On such a night I would absolutely love this perfectly comforting soup. :-)

      Reply
    14. Veronica Miller says

      December 01, 2011 at 12:20 am

      This sounds delicious and looks very hearty and satisfying! I very much heart the pedastal bowl you are serving it in--another purchase during your vacation I'm guessing! I love the ethnic look to most of your tableware.

      Reply
    15. Sharon | Chinese Soup Pot says

      December 01, 2011 at 12:14 am

      What beautiful color this soup has! It makes me want to grab a bowl to eat on a cold day like this!

      Reply
    16. Reeni says

      November 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm

      What a pretty soup tureen Faith! And a wonderfully nourishing soup to make when you're short on time! I just moved to WordPress - still ironing out the kinks - thanks for updating your feed.

      Reply
    17. Delishhh says

      November 30, 2011 at 6:43 pm

      Oh that looks soo good - it's cold and rainy here so just perfect for this weather.

      Reply
    18. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

      November 30, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      It is super cold here today - I would love a bowl of that soup! and a day where it seems I have enough time ;)

      Reply
    19. nancy at good food matters says

      November 30, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      This soup would go over well in our mostly vegetarian household. As we move into the rush-rush of the season, it's good to have a healthy hearty soup like this one--quickly made!

      Reply
    20. Diane says

      November 30, 2011 at 11:51 am

      Mmmm that sounds really good and filling especially as the weather is now getting colder. Diane

      Reply
    21. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      November 30, 2011 at 10:29 am

      Looks delicious! Your recipe reminds me of a soup I make that's very similar, but I never add mushrooms. That sounds like a delicious idea, I can't wait to try it next time, I can't believe I never thought of trying them. We have the perfect "soup" weather right now that's making me crave soups like this :D

      Reply
    22. terri says

      November 30, 2011 at 10:28 am

      The snowflakes flew here last night and i am dreaming of soup to chase the chill! Faith would this work in a Crockpot??

      Reply
      • Faith says

        November 30, 2011 at 10:47 am

        Terri, I think this would be great in a crockpot! I'd hold off on adding the beans until toward the end though, since they really only need to be heated.

        I'm jealous of your snow! I heard that it's in the forecast for us here, so fingers crossed! :)

        Reply
    23. Laz says

      November 30, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Fantastic soup. Perfect right about now.

      You are a special talent Faith.

      Reply
    24. Katerina says

      November 30, 2011 at 8:43 am

      I know what you mean about those hectic days. My life lately is something like this. So, I would be more than happy to enjoy a bowl of this beautiful and heart-warm soup! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    25. Joanne says

      November 30, 2011 at 7:54 am

      This is proof that healthy delicious food doesn't have to be complicated! I've been loving veggie soups lately and this definitely needs to make it into the rotation!

      Reply
    26. Blond Duck says

      November 30, 2011 at 7:43 am

      Perfect soup for Ben!

      Reply
    27. Susan says

      November 30, 2011 at 7:24 am

      I just made minestrone soup this past week which is very similar but I really like the addition of the red kidney beans and mushrooms in your recipe. What a delicious bowl of soup!

      Reply
    28. Barbara says

      November 30, 2011 at 6:57 am

      I love the thought you put into your presentations, Faith. I often forget to mention it. You have a real talent for table setting! And the perfect serving pieces too.
      The soup looks delicious AND easy to make!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        November 30, 2011 at 8:59 am

        Barbara, Thank you so much for your sweet comment. That really means a lot to me, especially from you -- I've seen your stunning tablescapes!

        Reply
    29. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      November 30, 2011 at 6:36 am

      I love soup season. This looks like a filling and tasty soup!

      Reply
    30. Rosa says

      November 30, 2011 at 5:24 am

      A great soup! Fulfilling, comforting and nourishing.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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