The One Pantry Staple That Instantly Makes Soup More Satisfying (and Adds Protein)

of a soup but wished it felt a little more substantial, there’s an easy fix hiding in your pantry: canned white beans. Cecilia Di Dio // Getty ImagesWhy white beans work so well in soupWhite beans are mild by nature, which makes them incredibly flexible. Two easy ways to add beans to soupThere’s no wrong way to add white beans to soup, but these two methods cover just about every situation. GET THE RECIPE Mike GartenWhat white beans to useAll white beans are mild, versatile, and work well whether you leave them whole or blend them smooth. Cannellini beans (white kidney beans): Large and especially creamy, with a smooth interior and sturdier skin.