Creamy Bean Herb Spinach Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Bean Herb Spinach Soup, a wholesome and comforting meal that combines hearty cannellini beans, nutrient-rich spinach, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. This velvety soup is pureed to silky perfection, then enriched with a splash of heavy cream and a hint of zesty lemon juice for a balanced and luxurious flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and nutritious dinner idea that’s also vegetarian-friendly. Serve it piping hot with a slice of crusty bread on the side for a delightful meal that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing. Perfect keywords: creamy spinach soup, bean soup recipe, hearty vegetarian soup, quick homemade soup, comfort food recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Return the pot to medium-low heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 3859 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3412 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
