Description
Warm Up with Easy White Bean Lemon Soup is a comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to even the dreariest days. With the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon, garlic, and creamy white beans, this soup is perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delightful bowl of goodness that wraps you in a hug on chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in vegetable broth and add the rinsed white beans. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped spinach or kale until wilted. Then add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- For extra creaminess, use an immersion blender to puree half of the soup directly in the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls and serve with an extra squeeze of lemon or drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg