Island Comfort in a Bowl: Creamy Mauritian White Bean Soup | Weeknight Delight!

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans provide a similar texture and flavor, while navy beans are often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess, and cream is often more accessible.

Soak white beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the drained beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, and paprika.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Stir in coconut milk and heat through, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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