Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Tuscan White Bean Soup. This quick meal features creamy cannellini beans, vibrant spinach, and fragrant herbs, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or a healthy lunch option.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (15oz/540ml cans)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated parmesan for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and herbs.
- Incorporate the drained beans and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Using a spoon, lightly mash some of the beans for a thicker consistency.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition.
This soup can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 2mg