Stovetop White Bean Soup
An easy, flavourful soup made with protein and fibre packed white beans, veggies and broth. Perfect for a cozy night inside and delicious with fresh parmesan on top.
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Fresh Thyme
- Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Lima Beans
- Chicken Stock
- Spinach
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- 1
In a large dutch oven or pot, over medium heat add the oil. Once hot, add the onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent and softened. Then add the carrot, celery, thyme and salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until softened just a little.
- 2
Add the beans and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3
Add the spinach during the last 2 minutes and stir until just wilted.
- 4
Divide into bowls and top with parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
- 5
Substitutions: Make it vegetarian: use vegetable broth instead. No spinach: use another green such as kale No cheese: omit the parmesan. No butter beans: use another type of white bean instead. No fresh thyme: use dried, but reduce the amount .