Description
A creamy, hearty soup that combines white beans, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect comfort food for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing onions, chopping bacon, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté in the bacon grease until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in white beans and add broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until creamy, keeping some beans whole.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach, letting it wilt for a few minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg