Creamy White Bean & Spinach Bread Bowls Recipe

Name: Creamy White Bean & Spinach Bread Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cup cooked white beans (navy or cannellini); 2 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp rubbed sage; 1/4 tsp thyme; 1 large bunch spinach (rinsed, stemmed, roughly chopped); 1 large tomato (chopped); 1 tsp salt (or more to taste); 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 4 large French boule; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp pimenton dulce (or other sweet smoked paprika); 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional for topping)

Servings: persons

3 cup cooked white beans (navy or cannellini)
2 1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp rubbed sage
1/4 tsp thyme
1 large bunch spinach (rinsed, stemmed, roughly chopped)
1 large tomato (chopped)
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 large French boule
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pimenton dulce (or other sweet smoked paprika)
1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional for topping)

1
Add the vegetable broth and 1 1/2 cups of the white beans to a food processor or blender.
2
Blend until smooth.
3
Heat olive oil in a large pot.
4
Add the onions and saute until they begin to caramelize.
5
Add the garlic and tomato; cook until soft.
6
Add the chopped spinach and stir in a little at a time until completely wilted down.
7
Add all remaining ingredients to the pot, including the blended bean mixture.
8
Cover and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
10
Stir occasionally.
11
While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees .
12
Carve out the center of each boule (bread), leaving roughly a 1 inch border.
13
Pack in the centers of each bread bowl to compress the bread.
14
Don't throw away the carved out centers!
15
You can make croutons out of them.
16
Mix the olive oil, garlic powder and pimenton well.
17
Brush the edges and lid of each boule generously with the olive oil.
18
Transfer the bread bowls to a large baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for up to 15 minutes or until toasted to your liking.
19
Ladle the soup into the baked bread bowls, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

470

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cup cooked white beans (navy or cannellini), 2 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), and more.

Yes, Creamy White Bean & Spinach Bread Bowls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy White Bean & Spinach Bread Bowls

Tips for the best results

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