Cannellini Bean and Spinach Soup Recipe
Cannellini Bean and Spinach Soup Recipe is a healthy, comforting and easy soup to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping optional
Instructions
Heat Olive Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Ensure oil is hot before adding vegetables.
Sauté Onion
- Add chopped onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Stir occasionally until onion is soft and translucent.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the onions. Stir for one minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Add Broth
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth. Stir gently and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add Cannellini Beans
- Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add Spinach
- Add fresh spinach leaves. Stir until spinach wilts and becomes bright green.
Season the Soup
- Add salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Stir well to distribute seasoning evenly.
Blend Part of Soup
- Use immersion blender to blend half of the soup for creaminess. Skip if you prefer chunky texture.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add one tablespoon lemon juice. Stir to add brightness and balance the flavors.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt or pepper for desired flavor.
Serve Hot
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with grated Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach; both work well.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for depth of flavor.
- Blend more or less depending on desired creaminess.
- Substitute cannellini beans with white kidney beans.
- Add cooked pasta or rice for a more filling meal.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil before serving for extra flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Add a touch of cream or yogurt for richer texture.