WHITE BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP

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Delicious, hearty, and healthy (even if the color is odd). Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by tina812

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

Time 9h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried white beans
water to cover
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
½ pound fresh spinach
5 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place white beans into a large container and cover with water; let soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans, reserving 2 cups soaking water.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add beans, reserved soaking water, broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Discard bay leaf. Pour half the soup into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; puree until smooth. Stir pureed soup back into the pot. Season with parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1434 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Ankunda. Joel
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of white beans and spinach. It's a really healthy and filling soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


kamba boy (Brian)
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the soup is so delicious and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Asscia Stewart
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is so rich. It's a really hearty and satisfying soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Harsh Brijmohun
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I've been looking for a good white bean and spinach soup recipe, and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Austin shane
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of white beans and spinach. It's a really healthy and filling soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Roelien De jager
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the soup is so delicious and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


onovwiohwo mitaire
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the flavor is so rich. It's a really hearty and satisfying soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Hama Faya
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I've been looking for a good white bean and spinach soup recipe, and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saifuddeen Bashir
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of white beans and spinach. It's a really healthy and filling soup, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Lindo Gabhisa
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the soup is so delicious and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


yxng_ charlie
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so flavorful and comforting, and it's a great way to use up leftover white beans.