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A delicious plate of Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

This creamy Italian white bean soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with tender cannellini beans, garlic, and thyme. It's a favorite in my family and perfect for a cozy night in. Don't forget to top it off with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Ingredients
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cans white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 16 ounce each
  • 1 can chicken broth 14 ounce
  • 0.25 cucchiaino ground black pepper
  • 0.125 cucchiaino dried thyme
  • 480 ml water
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 15 ml lemon juice

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and celery, cooking until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
  3. Stir in the cannellini beans, chicken broth, black pepper, thyme, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from the soup and set aside.
  5. Blend the remaining soup in small batches in a blender until smooth, ensuring steam can escape by removing the center piece of the blender lid.
  6. Pour the blended soup back into the pot and stir in the reserved beans.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and then remove the soup from heat.
  9. Serve the creamy Italian white bean soup with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 1014mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 11gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat or a dash of balsamic vinegar for sweetness. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
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