Tomato White Bean Soup
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5
Tomato White Bean Soup
Description
This soup starts by gently cooking diced onion until soft but not browned, preserving its sweetness. Garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika are added briefly to release their aromas without bitterness. Canned chopped tomatoes and water form the broth, simmered for 10 minutes to concentrate flavors.
White beans, rinsed and drained, add protein and creaminess while lemon juice and zest provide brightness. Spinach is added last, wilted by the soup's heat to retain its green color and fresh flavor. Garnishing with plain yogurt introduces a cooling creaminess and parsley adds herbal brightness.
The method avoids overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness and ensuring beans are well drained to maintain a smooth texture. Spinach is added late to enhance color and taste, making this soup flavorful yet gentle.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 30 ounces chopped tomatoes 2 x 400g cans, canned
- 1 cup water
- 30 ounces White beans 2 x 400g cans, rinsed and drained (butter beans, white kidney beans, cannellini bean, canned
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 handfuls spinach leaves roughly chopped
To serve
- 4 teaspoons PLAIN yogurt
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, then add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 7 minutes or until soft but not browned.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano and paprika and cook for a further minute.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices and the water and stir well.
- Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the beans, lemon juice and zest, and spinach and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with yogurt and parsley.
Notes
- Add garlic after the onions are softened to avoid bitter overcooking.
- Drain beans thoroughly to prevent altering the soup's texture.
- Add spinach at the end so it wilts gently but keeps a vibrant green color and fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1141mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1679IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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