SLOW-COOKER WHITE-BEAN SOUP

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There's butternut squash, leeks, and spinach as well as white beans in this hearty, rich, and flavorful vegetarian soup. It's a recipe that proves the slow cooker is as well suited to vegetable recipes as to big pieces of meat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried Great Northern beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, and well washed (4 cups)
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 sprigs sage
1 Parmesan rind, plus finely shredded Parmesan for serving
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch spinach, trimmed and washed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a bowl; cover with 2 inches of water. Refrigerate, covered, overnight; drain and rinse. Cover with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; drain and rinse.
  • Place beans, oil, leeks, garlic, pepper flakes, squash, sage, and rind in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add 8 cups water. Cover and cook on low 6 hours. Remove and discard sage and rind; stir in lemon juice and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, drizzled with oil and topped with shredded cheese and pepper flakes.

Karen Krueger
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Toufeeq baloch
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This soup is so good! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


Anas Muhammad usman
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it and it's so easy to make. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and thyme because I love the flavor.


Story Girls
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Kaylee Giatroudakis
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I'm not a big fan of white bean soup but this recipe was really good. I liked the addition of the vegetables and the herbs. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Tiisetso Moeketsi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Tanya Lopez
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I think I'll make it again for my next party.


selangene maatla
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great meal for a cold winter day. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Hafsa G
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I've never been a big fan of white bean soup but this recipe changed my mind. This soup is so delicious and flavorful. I love the combination of the white beans, vegetables, and herbs. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Liam Mcmillion
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and the crispy bacon. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Daniel Costilla
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I was really excited to try this recipe but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was bland and didn't have much flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Alejandro Mendivil
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Kevin Mukisira
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it and it's so easy to make. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and thyme because I love the flavor.


Its Tanim
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This slow cooker white bean soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.