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Creamy Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup

A cozy, creamy soup that combines Cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and zesty lemon-garlic breadcrumbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 cans 15 oz each Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes
For the Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works like a charm)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Sauté the base
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Throw in the diced onion and sauté until it's soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the beans and broth
  1. Toss the rinsed Cannellini beans into the mix, followed by the vegetable broth.
  2. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. If you want your soup to be a little creamier, feel free to mash some of the beans with a fork or the back of a spoon.
Incorporate the spinach
  1. Stir in the chopped spinach, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Let it simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Prepare the breadcrumbs
  1. While the soup is simmering, grab a separate pan. Heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, and juice.
  2. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and crispy.
Serve and enjoy
  1. Ladle your creamy Cannellini bean and spinach soup into bowls.
  2. Top with the delicious lemon-garlic breadcrumbs, and if you’ve got some extra lemon zest, sprinkle that on as well.

Notes

Bean it your way! Substitute Cannellini beans with white beans or chickpeas. Adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil enhances flavors. For extra creaminess, add coconut milk or heavy cream.