Spinach White Bean Soup Recipes

SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Stir in 2 cans of beans, pepper and broth., Puree mixture using an immersion blender. Or puree in a blender and return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in spinach and basil; cook, uncovered, until spinach is wilted, 2-4 minutes. If desired, serve with cheese.

SPINACH WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool soup. Freeze soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine baby spinach and carrot in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and carrot mixture, chicken stock, white beans, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
• Remove soup from heat and stir in lemon juice. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.

WHITE BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Place white beans into a large container and cover with water; let soak 8 hours to overnight.
• Drain beans, reserving 2 cups soaking water.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add beans, reserved soaking water, broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
• Discard bay leaf. Pour half the soup into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; puree until smooth. Stir pureed soup back into the pot. Season with parsley, salt, and black pepper.

QUICK WHITE BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium pan.
• Add the spinach and allow to boil for a bit and wilt down the leaves, stirring often.
• Reduce heat and add the rinsed and drained beans, roasted garlic, and V-8 juice.
• Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
• Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add beans, and cook until hot and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and vinegar, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, and season with the salt and pepper. Serve.

SIMPLE TOMATO-SPINACH-WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until tender.
• Add tomatoes and herbs and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add beans and broth, and cook until soup simmers. Check for seasoning.
• Just before serving, add spinach a handful at a time, until wilted.
• Serve--very good with a hunk of crusty bread and a salad.