How is the Herby Bean Soup made so smooth?

The soup achieves its velvety texture by blending it completely smooth in a blender after simmering the beans, vegetables, and herbs until heated through and softened.

What gives the garlic bread its rich, savory flavor without dairy?

The garlic bread uses Earth Balance as a butter substitute, combined with fresh garlic, nutritional yeast for a cheesy note, and fresh parsley and basil for aromatic depth.

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh rosemary for the soup?

While fresh rosemary is specified for its robust flavor, you could substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary, adding it with the other spices. Remember to remove the bay leaf before blending.

Can I use different types of beans in the Herby Bean Soup?

Yes, while the recipe calls for cannellini and white kidney beans, you could experiment with other white beans like great northern beans, ensuring they are cooked and drained before adding to the pot.

How should I store leftover Herby Bean Soup and garlic bread?

The Herby Bean Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The garlic bread is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored at room temperature for a day or two and reheated gently.

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Herby Bean Soup And Garlic Bread
[Vegan]

Name: Herby Bean Soup And Garlic Bread [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Bean Soup; 2 sweet yellow onions, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 398ml cannellini beans; 1 540ml white kidney beans; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 fresh rosemary branch; 1/2 tsp sea salt; pinch of pepper; olive oil and fresh rosemary for garnish; Garlic Bread; 1 french baguette, cut into 1 inch thick slices; 1/2 cup earth balance; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp nutritional yeast; pinch of sea salt and pepper; 2 tsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp fresh basil

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A bowl of creamy, smooth Herby Bean Soup, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of fresh rosemary, served alongside golden-brown slices of herbed vegan garlic bread on a parchment-lined sheet.

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Ingredients You Need for Herby Bean Soup And Garlic Bread [Vegan]

Bean Soup

2 sweet yellow onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 398ml cannellini beans
1 540ml white kidney beans
4 cups vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 fresh rosemary branch
1/2 tsp sea salt
pinch of pepper
olive oil and fresh rosemary for garnish

Garlic Bread

1 french baguette, cut into 1 inch thick slices
1/2 cup earth balance
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp nutritional yeast
pinch of sea salt and pepper
2 tsp fresh parsley
1 tsp fresh basil

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How to Prepare Herby Bean Soup And Garlic Bread [Vegan]

Bean Soup

In a large pot, saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic and cook one to two more minutes. Add the beans, rosemary, vegetable stock, salt and pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil and simmer about 20 minutes, until soup is heated through and herbs are softened.
Remove the rosemary and bay leaf.
Blend the soup in a blender until completely smooth.
Ladle into bowls and serve drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh rosemary.
Enjoy!

Garlic Bread

Lay baguette slices in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, mash up garlic, Earth Balance, nutritional yeast, parsley, and basil.
Slather the mixture onto each slice of bread.
Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with more nutritional yeast.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until bread begins to brown.