White Bean and Spinach Soup

4.5
(14)

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

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 8 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 28 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place white beans into a large container and cover with water; let soak 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Drain beans, reserving 2 cups soaking water.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 (per serving)

211 Calories
8g Fat
27g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1434mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 924mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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