Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 cups water
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1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, continually stirring.
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Stir in beans, chicken broth, pepper, thyme and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and then simmer for 15 minutes.
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With slotted spoon, remove 2 cups of the bean and vegetable mixture from soup and set aside.
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In blender at low speed, blend remaining soup in small batches until smooth, (it helps to remove the center piece of the blender lid to allow steam to escape.)
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Once blended pour soup back into stock pot and stir in reserved beans.
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Bring to a boil, occasionally stirring. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted.
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Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat and serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 245 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
Sodium 1014mg | 44% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Vitamin C 28mg | 31% |
Calcium 170mg | 13% |
Iron 6mg | 31% |
Potassium 551mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.