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Creamy bean and vegetable soup with toasted bread croutons, garlic, and cheese; baked and served warm.

White Bean Soup

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large celery stalk chopped
  • 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread slices for serving
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for garnish (omit for vegan)

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
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  • Add carrots, mushrooms, and celery to the pot, and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
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  • Add vegetable broth, cannellini beans, rosemary, thyme, oregano, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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  • Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread. For non-vegan diets, this soup is delicious topped with Parmesan.
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Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 738mgFiber: 2g
Keyword White Bean Soup
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