Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Spinach and Fresh Herbs Recipe
This Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Spinach and Fresh Herbs is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy evening. Packed with nutritious ingredients and aromatic herbs, this soup is a must-try for any soup lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 bunch parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth
- 2 cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 heaping cups spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the parsley: Finely chop both the parsley leaves and stems, keeping them separate.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a Dutch oven, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add flavor-makers: Stir in tomato paste, carrots, celery, parsley stems, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables soften.
- Add broth and beans: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Partially blend: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup for texture.
- Finish: Add spinach, parsley leaves, dill, and vinegar. Stir well.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, White Bean Soup, Spinach, Fresh Herbs, Healthy Soup
