WHITE BEAN FENNEL SOUP

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This filling soup is a favorite with our family and is often requested for company dinners. A hint of fennel accents the flavor of this quick-to-fix bean soup, while spinach and tomatoes add color. -Donna Quinn, Round Lake Beach, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups shredded fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and fennel in oil until tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until fennel is tender. , Discard bay leaf. Add spinach; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Rj Lion
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is really hearty and filling. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Sports Live
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of white beans, fennel, and sausage. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamer Rayhan
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are really well-balanced and the soup is very hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


JaBrian Benton
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Joel Rodriguez
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is really hearty and filling. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Lovenia Perry
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of white beans, fennel, and sausage. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Hydara Cosmetic
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are really well-balanced and the soup is very hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Owori Felix
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this again and again.


chadischildish
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is really hearty and filling. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Xavier Melton
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of white beans, fennel, and sausage. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.