Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

Name: Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups water; 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Hearty and healthy soup that is a favorite with friends and family. Sounds more difficult than it is. Try it! We're positive you'll be pleased. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Recipe by colleenlora

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups water
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, continually stirring. Stir in beans, chicken broth, pepper, thyme and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer for 15 minutes.
With slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from soup and set aside.
In blender at low speed, blend remaining soup in small batches until smooth, (it helps to remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape.) Once blended pour soup back into stock pot and stir in reserved beans.
Bring to a boil, occasionally stirring. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat and serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

245	Calories
5g	Fat
38g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1014mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 28mg	141%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 551mg	12%

* 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.