Description
Mediterranean white bean soup blends rustic Italian and Greek flavors into a hearty, comforting dish. Rich ingredients like cannellini beans, olive oil, and fresh herbs create a nourishing meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (425 g / 15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable broth
- 5 oz (140 g) baby spinach
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then gently cook onions until translucent, releasing their sweet undertones.
- Build Flavor Base: Incorporate garlic, carrots, and celery into the aromatic foundation, sprinkling dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a rich, herbaceous profile.
- Layer Liquid Foundation: Pour vegetable broth into the pot, introducing well-rinsed white beans and allowing them to meld with the seasoned vegetables.
- Simmer and Develop: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, enabling flavors to deepen and intertwine.
- Finish and Garnish: Fold in baby spinach until wilted, remove from heat, and serve in warm bowls topped with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Prep Timing: Total cooking time ranges from 30-40 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Veggie Precision: Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and balanced flavor distribution.
- Bean Preparation: Rinse canned white beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve overall taste quality.
- Herb Enhancement: Fresh herbs can replace dried herbs for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor profile, intensifying the soup’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg