Description
This creamy potato soup combines tender Yukon gold potatoes, white beans, and a blend of flavorful seasonings for a comforting and nutritious meal. Enhanced with garlic, onion, and fresh lemon juice, this soup is smooth, hearty, and perfect topped with scallions, coconut bacon, Greek yogurt, or cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, about 5, chopped
- 1½ cups cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Scallions or chives
- Coconut bacon
- Greek yogurt
- Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add Garlic and Vinegar: Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then stir in the white wine vinegar and cook for 30 seconds to combine the flavors.
- Add Broth, Potatoes, and Beans: Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the chopped Yukon gold potatoes and cooked white beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend Soup: Let the soup cool slightly, then transfer half of it to a blender. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Blend the soup until smooth, then return the pureed mixture back to the pot with the remaining soup.
- Mash and Season: Use a potato masher to gently mash the remaining potato chunks and beans to your desired consistency. Season the soup with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like scallions, coconut bacon, Greek yogurt, or cheddar cheese as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth if possible.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by blending more or less and mashing according to preference.
- White beans add creaminess and protein; cannellini or great northern beans work best.
- For a vegan version, omit optional toppings like Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese or use plant-based alternatives.
- If you prefer a smoky flavor, increase the smoked paprika slightly or garnish with smoked paprika sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
