10-Minute Parmesan White Bean Soup with Spinach
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4.4
10-Minute Parmesan White Bean Soup with Spinach
Description
The 10-Minute Parmesan White Bean Soup with Spinach starts by gently sautéing onion and garlic to build a subtle aromatic base. Adding vegetable broth, drained diced tomatoes, sugar, and Italian dried herbs enriches the broth with balanced acidity and herbaceous notes. Cannellini beans contribute a creamy texture and mild nutty flavor, while baby spinach is stirred in last to wilt gently without losing its bright color and fresh taste. The soup is taken off heat to fold in fresh grated Parmesan cheese, lending a subtle cheesy depth without overpowering the delicate ingredients.
Cooked quickly on the stovetop, this soup has a medium broth consistency, with softened beans and tender greens. Its mild seasoning with salt and pepper allows the beans and Parmesan to shine. You can serve it hot as a starter or a light meal. The combination of beans and greens provides satisfying texture and nutrition without a heavy feel.
Substituting fresh diced tomatoes for canned can be done if preferred, but drainage is important to avoid thinning the broth. The soup should be served immediately to enjoy the fresh spinach and cheese melted into the warm broth. Adjust seasoning after cheese addition to balance saltiness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 6-8 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth or stock
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes canned, drained
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cans White beans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups baby spinach
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated, for serving
- 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan, heat olive over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant (about 2-3 minutes), while stirring occasionally. Add in the broth, tomatoes, sugar, Italian herbs, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to combine all of the flavours together.
- Stir in the beans and spinach. Continue to simmer gently until the spinach has wilted, (about 2 minutes).
- Take off heat. Stir through the parmesan cheese. Taste test, adjust salt and pepper if needed.Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh diced tomatoes can replace canned tomatoes; just dice three fresh tomatoes and drain excess liquid before adding.
- Serve immediately to enjoy wilted spinach texture and melted Parmesan flavor at their peak.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 938mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.803IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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