Spinach and Bean Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Spinach and Bean Soup, a wholesome medley of fresh vegetables, hearty cannellini beans, and fragrant spices. This one-pot recipe is packed with nutrients, featuring tender baby spinach leaves simmered in a savory vegetable broth alongside sweet carrots, celery, and tangy diced tomatoes. The addition of dried thyme, oregano, and paprika infuses each bite with robust flavor, while a splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free soup is the perfect choice for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a complete, soul-soothing dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), dried thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and add the fresh lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2304.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1319.5

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4729.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 56.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622.0mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5192.8mg	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: 28.4%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 55.0%