RECIPE

White Bean and Greens Soup without Potatoes

Whole and mashed white beans with kale or spinach.

Soups & stews

INGREDIENTS

Complete recipe

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 cup cooked white beans, mashed (to thicken)
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

METHOD

Make it

  1. 1

    Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.

  2. 2

    Add broth, whole beans, mashed beans, herbs, and bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 30–40 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in kale or spinach for the last 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish with lemon juice just before serving.

Serving suggestions

  • Crusty homemade bread.
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