Italian White Bean And Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Italian White Bean And Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; white kidney beans, rinsed and drained (cannellini); 2 cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 10 -12 ounces spinach, tough stems trimmed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
white kidney beans, rinsed and drained (cannellini)
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 -12 ounces spinach, tough stems trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until celery is tender,5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Add beans, water, broth, pepper, and thyme; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4
Roll up several spinach leaves together, cigar fashion, and thinly slice. Repeat with remaining spinach.
5
With slotted spoon, remove 2 cups beans from soup mixture and reserve.
6
Spoon one-fourth of mixture into blender; cover, with center part of cover removed to let steam escape, and puree until smooth.
7
Pour into bowl.
8
Repeat with remaining mixture.
9
Return puree and reserved beans to saucepan; heat to.
10
boiling over medium-high heat.
11
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
12
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 stalk celery, chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian White Bean And Spinach Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian White Bean And Spinach Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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