Best 7 Spinach And Leek White Bean Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the world of creamy and comforting soups! Spinach and leek white bean soup is a delightful dish that combines the earthy flavor of spinach, the delicate sweetness of leeks, and the hearty texture of white beans. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal on a chilly day or a healthy and flavorful addition to your weekly dinner rotation, this soup has got you covered. With its vibrant green color and simple yet satisfying taste, spinach and leek white bean soup is a culinary delight that's sure to become a favorite.

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SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my kitchen-sink style of cooking. -Annette Palermo, Beach Haven Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Stir in 2 cans of beans, pepper and broth., Puree mixture using an immersion blender. Or puree in a blender and return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in spinach and basil; cook, uncovered, until spinach is wilted, 2-4 minutes. If desired, serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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I came up with this recipe while doing a detox. I needed something healthy and vitamin packed, gluten free, soy free, and dairy free, and I hadn't been happy with the recipes I'd tried. This one was a winner! This recipe freezes well and can be reheated.

Provided by jenn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 47m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups baby spinach
½ cup chopped carrot
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine baby spinach and carrot in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and carrot mixture, chicken stock, white beans, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat and stir in lemon juice. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1340 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SPINACH AND LEEK WHITE BEAN SOUP



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White bean soup with spinach and leeks is a delicious and filling soup that is perfect for vegetarians if you use vegetable broth, and quick to make. From All Recipes.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 leeks, bulb only, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups packed fresh spinach
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, bay leaves and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
  • This makes a thick soup. Add additional broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 815.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.6

SIMPLE TOMATO-SPINACH-WHITE BEAN SOUP



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I made this up one winter when I was too lazy to make minestrone, but wanted something kind of similar. REALLY easy and healthy! Measurements and times are approximate.

Provided by Ameliahead

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, left whole
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans other white beans, drained and rinsed
32 ounces vegetable broth (use less if you like a thicker soup)
salt
black pepper
5 ounces Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and herbs and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add beans and broth, and cook until soup simmers. Check for seasoning.
  • Just before serving, add spinach a handful at a time, until wilted.
  • Serve--very good with a hunk of crusty bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.7

CREAMY WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH LEEKS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Bean     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Leek     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 cups, serving 6 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 9

three 19-ounce cans white beans, rinsed well in a sieve
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced washed white and pale green part of leek
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a blender purée the beans in batches with the tarragon and the broth and strain the purée through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. In a large saucepan cook the leek, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the leek is softened and begins to turn golden. Add the purée, the half-and-half, the lemon juice, and salt to taste and simmer the soup, stirring, for 5 minutes.

KIELBASA SPINACH SOUP



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When it comes to meal-in-a-bowl soups, this is one of the best. Collard greens or chopped kale can be used instead of spinach. The hot pepper sauce adds real kick, but it's fine to leave it out and let each person flavor their own serving. -Antoinette Pisicchio, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1/2 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
8 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the broth, spinach and kielbasa in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add beans and macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CREAMY LEEK & BEAN SOUP



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This healthy, low-fat soup is based on the classic leek and potato, but cannellini beans replace the potatoes - as they contribute to your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
600g leeks , well washed and thinly sliced
1l hot vegetable bouillon
2 x 400g cans cannellini beans , drained
2 large garlic cloves , finely grated
100g baby spinach
150ml full-fat milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the leeks and cook on a low-medium heat for 5 mins. Pour in the bouillon, tip in the beans, cover and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Stir in the garlic and spinach, cover the pan and cook for 5 mins more until the spinach has wilted but still retains its fresh green colour.
  • Add the milk and plenty of pepper, and blitz with a stick blender until smooth. Ladle into bowls and chill the remainder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup Recipe: Delightful, Creamy, and Nutritiously Satisfy

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with this irresistibly creamy, flavorful, and healthy spinach and leek white been that combines wholesome ingredients to create a satisfying comfort food experience. This nourishing and vegetarian-forward goodness is sure to find a home in your recipe collection. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4-6

Essential Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin live oil
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves minced and quartered
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 large russet or Yukon gold, peeled and cubed
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white, cannellini, or great buttered, drained and canned
  • 8 cup low-sodium chicken broth or broth
  • 1/2 cup coarsely 3 cup fresh or thawed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optionally you can subsitute for water if omitting animal products or cooking for kids.)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoons of crushed red peppers ( or 1/4-1/2 teaspoons for a spicier result.)
  • 1/2 teaspoons of gentle and dry thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoons of salt, and more to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half (optionally you can subsitute for coconut milk if avoiding products from animals.)
  • Freshly ground black and white peppers, to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Sautéed Vegetables: Combine the oil, leek, minced and quartered cloves, celery, and carrots in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook while stirring frequently until the leeks have softened and the celery and carrots have just started to soften, approximately 5 minutes. 2. Simmer: Add the cubed sweet, white, cannellini, or great buttery and cook, continuing stirring frequently until the sweet root is beginning to soften, approximately 5 minutes. 3. Enrich with Broth: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the butt is extremely soft, and the carrots are easily piercing with a kitchen skewer, approximately 15 minutes. 4. Spinach and Seasoning Chorus: Incorporate the ruggedly sliced spinach, chicken, or broth, dry white wine (or water), bay leaf, red peppers, thyme, and salt. Return the mixture to a simmer, stirring often until the spinach has softened and the mixture has thickened slightly, approximately 5 minutes. 5. Creamy Transformation: Stir in the half and half or coconut milk. Simmer until the mixture has thickened slightly, approximately 2 minutes more. Add a sprinkle of black and white peppers. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. 6. Serving Suggestions: Pour the hot, creamy spinach and leek white into individual serving bowls. Garnish with fresh-squezed lemons and additional cracks of black and white peppers. Consider serving with crusty, artisanal bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Health and Nutrition:

This spinach and leek white are not only delicious but also a nutritious choice. The combination of spinach, leek, white, and sweet provides an array of vitamins, including vitamins A, C, and K. The recipe is high in dietary fibres, protein, and antioxidants, all of which are essential for a healthy diet.

Conclusion:

Savor the creamy comfort of this spinach and leek white as it delights your taste buds and suit your ingredient-forward health goals. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a hearty lunch option. Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs or spices to add a personal touch to this culinary masterpiece. Bon appetite!

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