SIMPLE Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) White Beans (canned cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin recommended)
• 1 large Onion (chopped)
• 2 pieces Carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth (low‑sodium)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach (packed, roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated, optional (omit for vegan))

Instructions

1. Sweat the Onion

   Heat the olive oil in the deep pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to soften, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

2. Add Aromatics and Spices

   Add the minced garlic, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, dried thyme, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and cook for another 4 minutes until the vegetables soften and begin to turn a light golden color.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

3. Incorporate Beans and Broth

   Stir in the rinsed and drained white beans, then pour in the 6 cups of vegetable broth. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high

4. Simmer the Soup

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes. Occasionally stir and use a spoon to gently mash a few beans to help thicken the broth.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: low

5. Finish with Spinach

   Add the chopped fresh spinach to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, just until the leaves wilt and turn bright green.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Serve and Garnish

   Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, a drizzle of grated Parmesan cheese.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

8 g