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Vegetarian Beans and Greens Soup

Course Main Course
Keyword 30 minute dinner, beans and greens soup, soup recipe, vegetarian, vegetarian beans and greens soup, vegetarian soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion, diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 6 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 1 inch Parmesan Rind, optional but recommended!
  • 1 Bay Leaf, Dried
  • 2 cans 15 oz White Beans
  • 2 Stalks Celery, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 2 Green Onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Verde
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, plus more to taste

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven or stock pot, heat Olive Oil over medium heat until glistening and hot.
  • Add yellow onion and sauté until softened and beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once onion is beginning to brown, add minced garlic and stir for an additional 30 second to 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add broth, parmesan rind and bay leaf to pot and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Then turn heat to medium-low and simmer partially covered for 8-10 minutes.
  • Once broth has simmered, add beans, celery, salt and pepper and continue to gently simmer partially covered for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until beans and celery are fork tender and heated through.
  • Turn heat to low and add parsley, cilantro, green onion, spinach, salsa verde, lime juice and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until spinach and herbs are completely wilted.
  • Remove the Parmesan Rind and Bay Leaf, and season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Enjoy hot with a side of whole grain bread or a side salad!

Notes

Best Paired With:
 
  • DRINK: A white wine with subtle sweetness and bright citrus characteristics – like the Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier White Blend!
 
  • MUSIC: Something chill and relaxing, like our "Slow + Smooth" playlist