Low Fat Gorgonzola White Bean Soup
Warm, creamy, and full of flavor, this Low Fat Gorgonzola White Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food that doesn’t sacrifice health-conscious ingredients. Made with hearty cannellini beans, nutrient-packed baby spinach, and a touch of crumbled low-fat Gorgonzola cheese, this soup offers a creamy texture and a bold, tangy flavor without heavy cream. Infused with aromatic thyme, garlic, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, every spoonful is bursting with richness and balance. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch. Serve it as a stand-alone dish or pair it with a crusty whole-grain bread for an irresistible meal. This healthy white bean soup is sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your mealtime guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed cannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 3 ounces, crumbled low-fat Gorgonzola cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans and dried thyme. Cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until creamy (be cautious with hot liquids).
Return the soup to the pot, if needed, and set it over low heat.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until wilted.
Add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and stir until melted and well-incorporated.
Season the soup with black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of additional Gorgonzola or freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 5281 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.8 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 71.8 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 3474 mg | 74% | |
*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.
