White Bean Chili Soup. ~. Vegan

 

White Bean Spinach Soup

This is a recipe for a tasty but great soup high in nutrition.  Protein galore along with Vitamin K and the power points!  Great on these winter days!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
• 1 onion large, diced
• 1 celery rib sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves minced
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 yellow potato large, peeled and grated
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon thyme dried
• 1 19-ounce can white beans drained and rinsed
• 10-12 ounces spinach chopped, tough stems removed
• 1 tablespoon Italian parsley fresh, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1-2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. optional
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Drizzle olive oil in a large stockpot set over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onions and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook for barely a minute, stirring frequently.
• Add the vegetable stock, grated potato, bay leaf, and thyme.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the white kidney beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and simmer for 1 more minute.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice and parsley.
• Adjust salt and pepper seasonings.
• If using, garnish with cheese.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.