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Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Name: Mediterranean White Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Ingredients: Olive oil 2 tbsp; Yellow onions 1; Garlic 4 cloves; Red pepper flakes ¼ tsp; White beans 2 (15-oz) cans; Chicken broth 4 cups; Diced tomatoes 1 (14-oz) can; Rosemary 2 sprigs; Kosher Salt 1 tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp; Parmesan rind 1; Baby spinach 5 oz; Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

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	2 tbsp Olive oil
	1 Yellow onions medium, finely chopped
	4 cloves Garlic minced
	¼ tsp Red pepper flakes optional
	2 (15-oz) cans White beans drained and rinsed
	4 cups Chicken broth or vegetable, low-sodium
	1 (14-oz) can Diced tomatoes
	2 sprigs Rosemary fresh
	1 tsp Kosher Salt
	¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
	1 Parmesan rind optional
	5 oz Baby spinach about 5 packed cups, or frozen to taste
	For serving:
	Parmesan cheese fresh grated

Nutritional information

426

calories

10.7g

fat

61.6g

carbohydrates

23.2g

protein

13.3g

fiber

846mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Mediterranean White Bean Soup recipe

If you’ve got a large pot, some fresh baby spinach, and a few pantry staples lying around, you’ve got everything you need to make this savory Mediterranean White Bean Soup. It’s full of flavor but doesn’t take much work, making it a great choice for dinner when you want something quick and simple.

Here’s a fun tip: the magic ingredient in this soup is a piece of Parmesan rind! As the soup simmers, the rind infuses the broth with a delicious, cheesy richness. I love keeping Parmesan rinds in a zip-top bag in my freezer just for moments like this. If you can’t find them at the store, don’t hesitate to ask at the cheese counter; they’re often available! And remember to top your bowl with a showering of grated Parmesan before enjoying your soup!

To make the Mediterranean White Bean Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Steps to make Mediterranean White Bean Soup

1
Cook onions
5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until it shimmers. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Add garlic
1

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add broth, tomatoes, beans and seasonings
2

Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, 1 can diced tomatoes with their juices, and 2 cans drained and rinsed white beans. Add in 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and a Parmesan rind, if using, and stir to combine.
4
Simmer
10

Bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5
Add spinach
2

Stir in 5 ounces baby spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and black pepper if needed.
6
Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

This delightful Mediterranean White Bean Soup comes together quickly with minimal effort, using pantry ingredients and several handfuls of spinach — frozen or fresh. Have you tried this recipe? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment below.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.