White Bean & Spinach Soup

White Bean & Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Optional

• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• Toasted whole-grain bread for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add beans, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
5. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Add spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
7. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
9. Serve hot.

Serving idea
Serve with a slice of toasted bread.