Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast is the ultimate cozy comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the best texture is to blend only half the soup. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches with Eggs and Cheese and Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Ready in Under 40 Minutes.
Why This Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Better than takeout
- Creamy texture without heavy cream
What You'll Need for Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaf
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: Fresh basil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan
- Optional: Crusty bread
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Canned diced tomatoes: Fire-roasted for extra flavor
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion blender — Smooth texture without transferring soup → See on Amazon
- Good quality vegetable broth — Enhances the soup's flavor → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, white beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend half the soup: Using an immersion blender, blend half the soup until smooth. Leave the other half chunky for texture.
- Prepare garlic toast: Toast bread slices, rub with garlic, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and serve with garlic toast.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
- : For a smoother soup, blend all of it. For a heartier soup, blend none of it.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the beans. If they're too soft, the soup can become watery. Add them towards the end of cooking.
- : For a spicier soup, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Storing & Reheating Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for white beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth.
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Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Canned white beans
- Onion
- Garlic
Seasonings
- Vegetable broth
- Bay leaf
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, white beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend half the soup: Using an immersion blender, blend half the soup until smooth. Leave the other half chunky for texture.
- Prepare garlic toast: Toast bread slices, rub with garlic, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, and serve with garlic toast.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese.
- Best substitution: Kidney beans can be substituted for white beans.
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well. Make a big batch and freeze individual portions.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little water or more vegetable broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve. It also freezes well.
Overcooking the beans can make the soup watery. Add them towards the end of cooking to prevent this.
Yes, combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Fresh tomatoes can be used, but they need to be cooked down to release their liquid and flavor. Fresh tomatoes may also make the soup more watery.
Yes, combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a natural release.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cozy Tomato and White Bean Soup with Garlic Toast and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
