Fast Start Soup
Jump-start your day or weeknight dinner routine with this comforting and nutrient-packed Fast Start Soup! Bursting with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, this hearty recipe combines the wholesome flavors of white beans and Italian seasoning with the rich base of diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy days, offering a delicious balance of warmth and nutrition in every spoonful. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of vibrance, or enjoy it as-is for a quick and healthy powerhouse of flavor. Ideal as a light lunch, cozy dinner, or make-ahead meal, this soup is a simple and satisfying choice for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- 2 stalks celery stalk, chopped
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, and white beans to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften completely.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6028 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.9 g | 185% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 5418 mg | 115% | |
*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.
