Hearty Cannellini Bean and Spinach Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Cannellini Bean and Spinach Soup is a vegetarian Italian classic that’s both filling and flavorful. This comforting dish features tender cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and a splash of lemon for a bright finish. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this soup is versatile enough to be served as a starter or a main course.

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Overview

This creamy Italian white bean soup is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Made with cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and a hint of lemon, this soup is both filling and flavorful. Serve it with grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of indulgence.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Medium stalk celery, minced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 2 16 Ounces (oz) cans cannellini beans, drained
• 1 14 Ounces (oz) can chicken broth
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 0.125 Teaspoon (tsp) thyme, dried
• 2 Cups water
• 1 Bunch fresh spinach, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion and celery, cooking for 5 to 8 minutes until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
2. Stir in the drained cannellini beans, chicken broth, ground black pepper, dried thyme, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from the soup and set aside.
4. In a blender, blend the remaining soup in small batches until smooth. Be sure to remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape.
5. Pour the blended soup back into the stock pot and stir in the reserved beans.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add the sliced spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach is wilted.
7. Stir in the lemon juice, remove from heat, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy your zesty cannellini bean and spinach soup!

Enjoy your homemade hearty cannellini bean and spinach soup!