Two Bean Soup
Warm, hearty, and packed with plant-based protein, Two Bean Soup is a comforting meal perfect for any season. This flavorful soup combines tender black beans and creamy cannellini beans with a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic spices like cumin and thyme, and a vibrant pop of baby spinach for a burst of color and nutrients. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth with juicy diced tomatoes, this one-pot wonder is both satisfying and delightfully easy to prepare in just 45 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy option for meal prep, this vegan and gluten-free soup checks all the boxes. Serve it warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a garnish that enhances both flavor and presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, cannellini beans, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Discard the bay leaf, then stir in the baby spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6890 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.6 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 78.5 g | 280% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.4 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 897 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 6999 mg | 149% | |
*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.
