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Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Soup

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This Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with savory, slow-roasted garlic flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh rosemary, it’s the perfect cozy soup for chilly nights. Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and freezer-safe, it’s an easy and nourishing meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • 3 heads garlic, tops trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for roasting)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for soup)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Drizzle garlic heads with oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 60–90 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Cook the Aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5–7 minutes, then add chopped garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Add broth, white beans, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add Roasted Garlic: Once roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves into the soup and discard skins.
  5. Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth (or transfer in batches to a blender).
  6. Finish & Season: Stir in Parmesan (if using), lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth and skip Parmesan for a vegan version.
  • Add a handful of spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
  • Nutritional yeast makes a great dairy-free cheese substitute.
  • Leave some beans whole for texture or swirl in cream for richness.
  • Red pepper flakes add subtle heat.

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