Spinach and White Bean Soup

Name: Spinach and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 3 ounces); 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my “kitchen sink” style of cooking. —Annette Palermo, Beach Haven Park, New Jersey

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30-45 seconds or until tender. Stir in two cans of beans, pepper and broth.
Puree mixture using an immersion blender. Or, puree in a blender and return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in spinach and basil; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. If desired, serve with cheese.

Health Tip: Reduced-sodium vegetable broth isn’t widely available, but the organic versions of big-brand vegetable broths are typically lower in sodium than their conventional versions.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 192 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Cannellini Bean and Baby Spinach Soup with Parmesan Shavings in Simple & Delicious April/May 2016

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DuckyD

Dec 10, 2018

I also added onion to the garlic. We enjoyed the soup on a cold December night. It was very good and I highly recommend it.
donariac

Oct 3, 2018

I love this recipe and so does my family! The only adjustment I made was I added some fresh onion to the garlic. The fresh basil gives the soup such a fresh burst of flavor !! Definitely a keeper
mrsbragan

Feb 1, 2017

This was not a hit in my house. I don't know if I did something wrong or what but the soup ended up with a gritty texture and a little bland.
japroscia

Apr 23, 2016

Good soup, I added a like nutmeg and it came out great. I will make again.