Tuscan White Bean and Roasted Garlic Soup (Crock Pot Recipe)
Indulge in a luscious Tuscan white bean soup infused with roasted garlic and a hint of sage. This dish is not only easy on the wallet but also incredibly simple to prepare, ensuring delicious results every time. Plus, any leftovers can be conveniently stored in the freezer for a later date.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry Cannellini beans
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chicken Better Than Bouillon
- kosher salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 head garlic
- 8 cups water
- 4 sage leaves
Instructions
- 1
In your crock pot, combine the beans, three cloves of garlic, water, and a handful of sage leaves; cover and set the temperature to HIGH for 4 hours, or until the beans become tender. Avoid adding any salt at this stage.
- 2
While the beans are cooking, preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 3
Take the remaining garlic cloves and position them in the center of a 7x7 inch square of aluminum foil (the image shows half of the cloves, but you'll need to use all of them).
- 4
Drizzle the garlic with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- 5
Fold the aluminum foil securely to enclose the garlic and place it in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and turns golden.
- 6
Once roasted, remove the foil packet from the oven and set it aside until the beans are ready.
- 7
When the beans have softened, stir in the bouillon and mix thoroughly until it dissolves. Then, carefully transfer a portion of the beans and broth along with the roasted garlic into a blender.
- 8
Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, then return it to the crock pot.
- 9
Continue this process with the remainder of the beans until you achieve your preferred texture.
- 10
If you have an immersion blender, you can use that as an alternative.
- 11
Taste the soup and adjust the salt according to your preference.
- 12
Serve the soup garnished with fresh sage and a sprinkle of white pepper, and if desired, add some whole roasted garlic cloves on top (I saved a few for this purpose).
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Makes about 7 3/4 cups.