Tomato and White Bean Soup
Our Tomato and White Bean Soup is a perfect blend of hearty beans, juicy tomatoes, and a handful of fresh spinach, all simmered together to create a filling and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 leek
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs oregano, basil, thyme, dried
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika sweet
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 14 oz cannellini beans 400g
- 14 oz canned tomato 400g, chopped
- 3 ½ cups vegetable stock 800 ml
- spinach a handful
- harissa for a spicy version
Instructions
- Wash, and finely chop the leek and mince the garlic.
- Using a large pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the leek, until it softens and begins to brown.
- Next, add the dried herbs, minced garlic, cumin powder, and sweet paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chopped canned tomatoes and simmer for approximately 8 minutes over medium heat.
- Then, add the vegetable stock and cannellini beans.
- Allow the mixture to simmer, then add the fresh or frozen spinach, and a pinch of salt. Cook for an additional 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, or basil and serve with crusty bread.
- Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1173mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1275IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.