Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Harissa & Tahini
This Mediterranean white bean soup is flavored with Harissa and tahini. Filled with kale, parsley, and thyme, this vegan white bean soup is hearty, flavorful, and creamy.
Sauté onion, carrots, and bell pepper in oil, until the onion becomes transparent and fragrant. Then add in garlic and sauté for 2 more mins. Add in cooked or soaked white beans along with vegetable broth (if you use soaked beans, add a couple more cups of liquid.)
Meanwhile, whisk the tahini, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup water, and harissa in a small bowl, until smooth.
Simmer the beans until they are tender. This took me about 45 mins using soaked dry beans. Take care to make sure the liquid stays a couple inches above the beans (add in some more vegetable broth or water as needed).
For added creaminess (optional), remove 3 cups of soup and blend until smooth, then return the mixture to the pot.
Add in kale leaves, thyme, and tahini-harissa mixture, and simmer until fragrant, 10-15 more mins.
Before removing from heat, stir in parsley leaves, 1 tbsp of lemon, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for a couple mins and then remove the thyme sprig. If desired, top with a drizzle of olive oil with a small bit of harissa mixed in, as well as parsley or thyme leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
*For my favorite super smooth, authentic tahini sourced from the Middle East, check out SoCo Tahini!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Harissa & Tahini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 1070mg47%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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