White Bean & Leek Soup

White Bean & Leek Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Wild Mushroom & Sage
  • 2 large leeks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of smoked paprika
  • Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic for finishing

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt cooking until softened but not browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  2. Add diced potatoes, white beans, thyme, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 20–25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

  3. For a creamy soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend, leaving some texture, or blend half the soup in a blender and return it to the pot.

  4. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

  5. Ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with a splash of Sicilian lemon white balsamic for brightness. Enjoy with warm crusty bread.