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white bean spinach soup in a white bowl with a spoon, with onion, lemon, thyme, and parmesan on the side

White Bean Spinach Soup

Enjoy this nourishing white bean spinach soup anytime you need a comforting, filling meal.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Italian white Bean Soup, Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe, white bean spinach soup
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or more if needed
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 15 ounce canned white beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces baby spinach or more
  • ½ large lemon juice and zest
  • 6 Tablespoons grated parmesan
  • Parmigiano rind optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil, add ½ cup diced onion, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup diced carrots, ½ cup diced celery, 1½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning , 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary , ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cloves garlic until fragrant, about 1 min more.
  • Add 4 cups low sodium chicken broth , 15 ounce canned white beans, Parmigiano rind (if using), ½ large lemon juice and zest. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove parmesan rind.
  • Stir in 4 ounces baby spinach , simmer another 2 minutes. Season to taste.
  • To serve, sprinkle with grated 6 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese divided between bowls, and garnish with a sprig of rosemary if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition calculated without parmesan rind.
  • I used 4 cups broth, but if you want thinner soup use more.
  • Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3648IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg