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white bean and spinach soup

(22 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Cynthia Holbert
@cholbert21
77040, TX

Finally, a yummy and healthy Italian soup.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This white bean and spinach soup is great! Healthy and fairly easy to make, it has an Italian flair. Italian turkey sausage provides a nice base of flavor. It's packed with navy beans, celery, carrots, wild rice, and spinach in a rich broth. Cayenne pepper does add a kick, so cut back if you don't like spice. A delicious soup on a cold evening.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(22 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 6 Hr 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For white bean and spinach soup

  • 1/2 lb
    dried navy beans
  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut oil
  • 2
    Italian turkey sausage links
  • 1 c
    diced carrots
  • 2 stalk
    celery, diced
  • 1 md
    onion, diced
  • 64 oz
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 c
    black wild rice
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 5 oz
    fresh spinach

How To Make white bean and spinach soup

Test Kitchen Tips
We couldn't find black wild rice and substituted a wild rice medley. We suggest waiting to add the rice until after the beans have cooked to prevent the rice from becoming too mushy.
  • Soak beans in water.
    1
    Soak beans for 6 hours in water.
  • Crumble and brown the sausage.
    2
    Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove sausage from the skin. Brown and crumble.
  • Add diced carrots, celery, and onions.
    3
    Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add soaked beans, chicken broth, spices, and rice.
    4
    Add beans, chicken broth, pepper, rice, and spices. Bring to a boil. Then simmer on medium-low for 1 hour.
  • Add spinach.
    5
    Add washed spinach and bring it back to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. It can be served with a slice of French bread.
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