Creamy Bean Herb Spinach Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Bean Herb Spinach Soup, a wholesome and comforting meal that combines hearty cannellini beans, nutrient-rich spinach, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. This velvety soup is pureed to silky perfection, then enriched with a splash of heavy cream and a hint of zesty lemon juice for a balanced and luxurious flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect quick and nutritious dinner idea that’s also vegetarian-friendly. Serve it piping hot with a slice of crusty bread on the side for a delightful meal that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing. Perfect keywords: creamy spinach soup, bean soup recipe, hearty vegetarian soup, quick homemade soup, comfort food recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0 crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cannellini beans, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches and blend until smooth.

Step 7

Return the pot to medium-low heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach wilts.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, optionally accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1872.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1649.7

Total Fat 80.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 3858.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 51.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 529.2mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 3412.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 43.4%