Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup
Warm, hearty, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup is the ultimate comfort dish for any season. This nutrient-packed soup combines tender white beans, earthy spinach, and aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with oregano and thyme. Optional crushed tomatoes add a subtle depth of flavor, while a touch of red pepper flakes offers a gentle kick. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, tangy finish. Naturally vegetarian and easily customizable, it’s a wholesome, soul-satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups canned white beans (such as cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
- 2 lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the white beans, vegetable broth, and (if using) crushed tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine.
Season the soup with oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 8183 mg | 356% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.1 g | 208% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 89.7 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1605 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 7300 mg | 155% | |
*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.
