Quick White Bean and Spinach Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick White Bean and Spinach Soup, a light yet satisfying meal packed with flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty soup combines creamy white beans, tender spinach, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, all simmered in a rich vegetable broth. A touch of lemon juice brightens the dish, while blending a portion of the soup creates a velvety texture without adding cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pot recipe is versatile and customizable—serve it with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a cozy, restaurant-quality experience. Ideal for vegetarians and those seeking quick, wholesome meals, this recipe will become a staple in your winter comfort food lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned white beans
- 5 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup, grated (optional, for serving) parmesan cheese
- for serving crusty bread
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil.
Stir in the white beans, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Use a ladle to remove about 2 cups of the soup (including both liquid and beans) and blend it in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Return the blended mixture back to the pot to thicken the soup.
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve hot with slices of crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 4548 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2394 mg | 51% | |
*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.
