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The Best White Bean Soup

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A comforting and creamy white bean soup that brings warmth and togetherness to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (28oz – 800 grams) cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 medium-size onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1–2 garlic cloves, diced or pressed
  • 1 cup (7 oz – 200 grams) frozen spinach (optional)
  • 2 medium-size potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) white wine
  • 1 sprig rosemary (or 1 Tbsp of chopped fresh leaves/1/2 tsp of dried)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth or hot water
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, beans, tomato paste, potatoes, rosemary (whole sprig, chopped, or dried), and paprika (if using). Cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the wine, stir well, and let it simmer until it has evaporated, cooking for another minute.
  4. Introduce the frozen spinach, the vegetable broth, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat, and cook gently for 15 minutes.
  5. When the potatoes are soft and the soup is thick and creamy, remove the pot from heat. Take out the sprig of rosemary and give the soup a taste. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  6. Divide the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and add more freshly ground black pepper if you like. Serve with crusty whole grain bread and parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

Let the soup sit for a while before serving for flavors to meld beautifully. Experiment with herbs for additional flavors.

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