"Bean Soup with a creamy tomato broth - proof that you CAN make an amazing quick dinner using canned beans! Thick and creamy, full of savoury tomato flavour...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp/ 30g butter (, unsalted)
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1 onion (, finely chopped (brown, yellow, white))
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2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
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1 carrot (, large, peeled and finely chopped)
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1 1/2 tsp Italian herb mix OR other dried herbs ((oregano, thyme, parsley, basil, or mixed))
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3/4 cup (170g) tomato paste (Note 1)
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1/2 cup (125ml) dry white wine (, optional (can omit) )
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4 cups (1 litre) stock/broth, chicken or veg (, low sodium)
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3 x 420g/15oz cans cannellini or any white beans, drained & rinsed ((navy, butter, great northern, lima) (OR 2 cups dried beans, 5.5 cups cooked, Note 2))
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1/2 cup (50g) parmesan (, grated)
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1/2 tsp EACH salt and pepper
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120g/4oz baby spinach ((or 5 - 6 cups any other leafy greens OR 4 cups diced veg, Note 3))
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3/4 cup (185ml) cream, heavy/thickened ((optional) OR more butter!)