Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup

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Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup

Servings 6
Calories 32 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package dried shiitake mushrooms (1-ounce)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can cannellini beans or other white beans (16-ounce) rinsed and drained
  • 1 can organic vegetable broth such as Swanson Certified Organic, (14-ounce)
  • Fresh thyme optional
  • Crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Combine mushrooms and 2 cups boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain mushrooms in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms; set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add the reserved mushroom liquid, spinach, and next 5 ingredients (through broth); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with thyme and red pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 19mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.