Carrot Cannellini Bean Soup [Immersion Blender]

A flavorful winter warmer, this soup features carrots melding with cannellini beans for a filling, healthy, nutrient-dense dish that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Total Time1 Hour
Yield
4 servings
DifficultySimple

Dietary Interests

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Heart Friendly, Diabetes Friendly

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Submitted by

Vitamix

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large 350 g leek, washed well, cut into large chunks
1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounces 250 g cannellini beans, drained
3 medium 210 g carrots, cut into large chunks
1 garlic clove, peeled
½ teaspoon curry powder
4 cups 960 ml vegetable broth [or water]

Heat the oil in a large saucepot set over medium heat. Add the leeks, sweating for 10 minutes until softened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Add the cannellini beans, carrots, garlic, and curry powder. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes until aromatic, then add your cooking liquid and bring to a boil.
Reduce mixture to a low simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes, tasting and adjusting seasoning if necessary.
Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the ingredients as possible.
Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds. Serve with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.