white bean and spinach soup
Finally, a yummy and healthy Italian soup.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This white bean and spinach soup is great! Healthy and fairly easy to make, it has an Italian flair. Italian turkey sausage provides a nice base of flavor. It's packed with navy beans, celery, carrots, wild rice, and spinach in a rich broth. Cayenne pepper does add a kick, so cut back if you don't like spice. A delicious soup on a cold evening.
prep time
6 Hr 20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dried navy beans
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 - Italian turkey sausage links
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup black wild rice
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
How To Make white bean and spinach soup
Test Kitchen Tips
We couldn't find black wild rice and substituted a wild rice medley. We suggest waiting to add the rice until after the beans have cooked to prevent the rice from becoming too mushy.
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Step 1Soak beans for 6 hours in water. -
Step 2Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove sausage from the skin. Brown and crumble.
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Step 3Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
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Step 4Add beans, chicken broth, pepper, rice, and spices. Bring to a boil. Then simmer on medium-low for 1 hour.
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Step 5Add washed spinach and bring it back to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. It can be served with a slice of French bread.
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Culture:
Italian
Category:
Bean Soups
Tag:
#Healthy
Collection:
Soup's On!
Collection:
Healthier Fare
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#soup
Keyword:
#bean soup
Keyword:
#spinach soup
Keyword:
#white bean
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