Spinach and Bean Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Spinach and Bean Soup, a wholesome medley of fresh vegetables, hearty cannellini beans, and fragrant spices. This one-pot recipe is packed with nutrients, featuring tender baby spinach leaves simmered in a savory vegetable broth alongside sweet carrots, celery, and tangy diced tomatoes. The addition of dried thyme, oregano, and paprika infuses each bite with robust flavor, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free soup is the perfect choice for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a complete, soul-soothing dish!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 40 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.

4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

5. Add the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), dried thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

8. Remove the pot from heat and add the fresh lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.

9. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (669.4g)

Calories		361
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.7 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	2.0 g	10%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.3 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		1132 mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate		54.9 g	20%
	Dietary Fiber	13.4 g	48%
	Total Sugars	11.4 g
Protein		16.1 g	32%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		166 mg	13%
Iron		5.4 mg	30%
Potassium		1441 mg	31%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 386 cal (25.3%%)

Protein: 260 cal (17.1%%)

Carbs: 877 cal (57.6%%)