Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a homemade Easy White Bean Spinach Soup Recipe that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. This nourishing soup features hearty cannellini beans, vibrant spinach, and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this delightful blend offers a satisfying meal that is both healthy and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 large yellow potato, peeled and grated
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 19-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 10–12 ounces spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion and sliced celery for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add vegetable stock, grated potato, bay leaf, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate drained white beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Gently stir in chopped spinach and simmer until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat; add lemon juice and minced parsley, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional cheese garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg