Best 6 Creamy Cannellini Bean Amaranth Soup With Basil Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our creamy cannellini bean and amaranth soup, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This hearty and delectable soup is not only a nourishing meal but also a delightful symphony for your taste buds. With its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and a hint of peppery arugula, this soup is guaranteed to warm your soul on a chilly day.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes variations to suit your dietary preferences and culinary creativity. For those who prefer a vegan version, we offer a plant-based alternative that is equally delicious and satisfying. Additionally, we provide instructions for a pressure cooker variation, making this soup a breeze to prepare even on busy weeknights.

So, whether you're looking for a comforting vegan meal, a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or simply a delicious and healthy soup to savor, our creamy cannellini bean and amaranth soup has got you covered. Dive into the detailed recipe and let the symphony of flavors enchant your senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CANNELLINI SOUP



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This soup takes advantage of canned cannellini beans, but feel free to adjust and use dry beans. The addition of Italian sausage is completely optional.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
3 (3.5 ounce) links mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 bulb fennel, finely chopped
3 cups chicken broth, divided
4 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
½ teaspoon truffle salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once hot, add butter, followed by sausage and fennel. Stir and break up sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth slowly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Pour in 2 cans of drained cannellini beans. Cancel Saute mode.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cans of beans in a blender; blend on high until smooth.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add pureed beans, thyme, and truffle salt to soup; mix to combine.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 31.2 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 2099.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CREAMY CANNELLINI SOUP



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This stove-top soup is hearty, creamy & full of flavor!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion (diced)
2 ribs celery (chopped)
8 ounces Italian sausage
1 russet potato (peeled and chopped)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz each, drained and rinsed, divided)
4 cups chicken broth (divided)
1 tablespoon pesto (Or more to taste)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine onion, sausage, and celery in a large saucepan. Cook until sausage has no pink remaining. Drain any fat.
  • Add potato, seasoning, one can of cannellini beans, and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining cannellini beans and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add to soup and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cups, Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 1214 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 1 g

CREAMY CANNELLINI BEAN-AMARANTH SOUP WITH BASIL



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Make and share this Creamy Cannellini Bean-Amaranth Soup With Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Stocks

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large leeks, sliced, white parts only
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup amaranth
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the root end from the leeks and slice them in half vertically, then rinse throughly to remove all grit. Slice the leeks ands saute the olive oil over medium heat in a 2 quart saucepan. When the leeks are golden and soft add the garlic and cook for a minute, then add the amaranth, stock, bay leaf, and tomato puree, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Put half of the beans into a food processor bowl. Puree until smooth. When the amaranth mixture is done, remove the ba leaf, then carefully pour the mixture into the processor and puree. Cover the top of the feed tube with a folded towel as you process, to keep hot liquid from flying out. Pour the puree back into the pan.
  • Sire the remaining beans and the chopped herbs into the hot soup, and warm gently on the stove for 5 minutes or so. If desired, thin with water or more stock. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with whole grain bread.

TOMATO AND CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP WITH GARLIC AND BASIL



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With a chock-full of bright vegetables, bacon, fish and beans, this homemade soup has all the right stuff.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 slices pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 good-quality anchovy fillets (packed in oil or salt, bone removed if necessary), finely chopped
1 piece (2 inches) Parmesan cheese rind
2 dried bay leaves
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Dash of freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, heat unpeeled garlic over low heat (you are dry-roasting the garlic, so there is no need for oil) 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until peel is light brown and clove feels soft inside when you touch it. (Don't rush the process by turning up the heat; garlic may burn and become bitter.) Remove garlic from skillet; set garlic aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crisp around edges. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften but do not brown. Add finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broth, water, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, anchovies, the cheese rind, bay leaves and rosemary; heat to boiling. (When you've used a piece of Parmesan cheese, save the rind in the freezer. If you don't have a rind, you may want to sprinkle each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.) Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Peel cooled, roasted garlic cloves and place in small bowl. Add butter, salt, red pepper and pepper. Use a fork to mash garlic to a smooth paste. Spoon garlic paste into hot soup and stir well to incorporate. Sprinkle with basil and stir well. Remove bay leaves and rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP



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A dietary staple in Italian cuisine, cannellini beans bring tremendous flavor to this soup. Make it a day ahead of time -- it will taste even better when you're ready to eat it.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups dry cannellini beans
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 small (6-inch) long carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 celery stalks (the tender inner stalks with leaves), peeled and chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans well and place in a large pot. Cover the beans with 4 quarts of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow to soak for 1 hour.
  • Place the olive oil, onions, and garlic in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. When the garlic begins to sizzle, after about 30 seconds, add the carrots and celery and continue to cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and parsley and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups of the soaked beans, cover with 10 cups of cold water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender and creamy, at least 1 1/2 but up to 2 1/2 hours. Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency; the soup should be thick. Add the salt halfway through the cooking. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, freshly black ground black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP



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We eat a lot of bean based soups in this house and I am always looking for another one to try. Cannellini beans are some of my favorites so I had to grab this recipe when I saw it in the Winter 2008 copy of the BBC Easy Cook magazine. The recipe states that it is suitable for freezing.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
2 leeks, finely chopped
5 ounces bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
47 ounces chicken stock (can use vegetable stock too)
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Fry the shallots, garlic, carrot, celery, leeks and bacon in the oil for 7 minutes, until softened but not brown.
  • Pour in the stock and add the bay leaves and oregano.
  • Season and bring to the boil, cover the pan and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Tip in the beans, re-cover and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
  • Swirl the chopped parsley into the soup.
  • Serve sprinkled with a little extra parsley.

Tips:

  • Selecting Beans: Choose dried cannellini beans for the best flavor and texture. Look for plump, unblemished beans without any signs of damage.
  • Cooking Method: For the most creamy texture, use a combination of stovetop and immersion blender. Alternatively, you can use a high-powered blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Amaranth: Use whole grain amaranth for a hearty, nutty flavor. Rinse well before cooking to remove any bitterness.
  • Vegetable Stock: Use homemade or high-quality store-bought vegetable stock for the best flavor. You can also use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
  • Herbs and Seasonings: Feel free to adjust the herbs and seasonings to your taste. Add more basil or garlic if desired, or experiment with other herbs like thyme or oregano.
  • Creamy Texture: If you prefer a creamier soup, add a splash of coconut milk or cream before serving.

Conclusion:

This creamy cannellini bean amaranth soup is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed all year round. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, it's a great way to nourish your body and soul. With its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and aromatic herbs, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether served as a light lunch, hearty dinner, or comforting side dish, this versatile soup is a true culinary delight. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart.

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