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WHITE BEAN SOUP

Creamy White Bean Soup Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This creamy white bean soup is a quick and nourishing dish that transforms humble ingredients into a comforting meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cans cannellini beans or white beans, drained
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen spinach optional
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
For Cooking and Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup white wine or lemon juice for non-alcoholic
  • 1 sprig rosemary fresh or dried
For Seasoning
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for WHITE BEAN SOUP
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cans of drained cannellini beans, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Slowly pour in ½ cup of white wine and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 cup of frozen spinach, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Increase heat until boiling.
  6. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Allow the soup to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the rosemary if using fresh.
  8. Ladle the hot white bean soup into bowls and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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