Smoky Tomato White Bean Soup

Step 1

Soak the cannellini beans in 3 times the water for 8-12 hours.

Step 2

Set Instant Pot to Saute function. (See notes for stovetop version)

Step 3

Heat oil and saute onions 5 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add carrots, celery and thyme, give a good stir. Deglaze with wine and scrape up any brown bits.

Step 5

Add tomatoes, roasted peppers, drained white beans, broth or stock, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, cayenne and bay leaves. Give a good stir.

Step 6

Set the Instant pot to High Pressure for 12 minutes.( If using canned beans,  pressure cook 6 minutes.)

Step 7

Manually Release after 5 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice.