Spinach and White Bean Soup

Name: Spinach and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 small onion, diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1-9 oz bag(s) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (or 9oz box of frozen chopped spinach); 1-14 oz can(s) diced tomatoes; 2-14 oz can(s) great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1-14oz can(s) chicken or vegetable broth; 1 Tbsp prepared pesto; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; salt & coarse ground black perpper; coarsely grated parmesan cheese (optional)

By Randy Sells
@Randallsells

This is one of my "go to" recipes. Quick, easy, tasty and pantry friendly. Makes 4 healthy servings. Since there are only two of us, my husband and I enjoy the leftovers the next day ...even better!

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Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Ingredients

2 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin
1 small

onion, diced
3 clove

garlic, minced
1-9 oz bag(s)

fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (or 9oz box of frozen chopped spinach)
1-14 oz can(s)

diced tomatoes
2-14 oz can(s)

great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1-14oz can(s)

chicken or vegetable broth
1 Tbsp

prepared pesto
1 Tbsp

soy sauce
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salt & coarse ground black perpper
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coarsely grated parmesan cheese (optional)
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How to Make Spinach and White Bean Soup

Step-by-Step

Heat small dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil, heat to shimmering. Add onion, saute till translucent. Add garlic, saute about 30 seconds. Add fresh spinach, saute till wilted.
Note: If using frozen spinach, thaw in microwave, then drain before adding.
Mix in tomatoes with their juice, drained beans, broth, pesto and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
Serve immediately. Garnish with coarsely grated parmesan. Serve with crusty italian bread. This soup is even better the next day.

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