Silky Italian White Bean Soup
Silky Italian White Bean Soup is rich and velvety from blended cannellini beans, with gentle notes of thyme and pepper. Fresh spinach wilts into the broth for a tender bite, while a squeeze of lemon brightens each spoonful. Serve it for a cozy lunch or a light dinner when you want something warming yet vibrant.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Silky Italian White Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-low. Add the onion and celery; cook and stir until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- 2
Stir in the beans, chicken broth, pepper, thyme, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3
Use a slotted spoon to remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from the soup; set aside.
- 4
Blend the remaining soup in small batches in a blender on low speed until smooth; remove the center piece of the blender lid to let steam escape.
- 5
Pour the blended soup back into the pot; stir in the reserved beans.
- 6
Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
- 7
Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat. Serve the soup topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 293.9 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.65 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 51.45 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.7 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 1200.7 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 16.41 g Good Source 59%
- Total Sugars 11.31 g --
- Added Sugars 4.99 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 177.37 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.51 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 462.39 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 458.22 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 13.05 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Silky Italian White Bean Soup is an Italian soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 293.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Silky Italian White Bean Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Silky Italian White Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Dried Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Silky Italian White Bean Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Silky Italian White Bean Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 293.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Silky Italian White Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Silky Italian White Bean Soup healthy?
- Silky Italian White Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 293.9 calories and 16.65 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1200.7 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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