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Brothy White Beans with Parmesan & Lemon

Delicious Brothy White Beans with Parmesan & Lemon Recipe

This Brothy White Beans with Parmesan & Lemon offers a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 412
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large shallots thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1 cup dried white beans soaked overnight and strained
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 hunk parmesan rind about 3 inches
  • salt
  • pepper
For Serving
  • 4 thick slices toasted bread
  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon slices
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cast iron dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or cast iron dutch oven, sauté the shallot, garlic, and thyme in olive oil over medium/low heat until translucent and aromatic.
  2. Add in the soaked white beans, chicken stock, and parmesan rind. Bring to a low simmer, and cover. Simmer the beans for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until they are tender and creamy.
  3. Remove and discard the rind and any thyme stems. Taste and season with salt. Ladle the beans and broth into bowls. Top with freshly cracked black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with a thick slice of toasted bread and freshly grated parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSodium: 526mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8g

Notes

For added flavor, customize the recipe by incorporating different beans or seasonal vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.

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