Fire Roasted Parmesan & White Bean Soup
Fire Roasted Parmesan & White Bean Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of fire-roasted tomatoes and creamy parmesan broth. This nutritious soup is not only easy to make, taking just about 50 minutes from start to finish, but it also serves as an ideal meal prep option for busy weeknights. The combination of creamy white beans and fresh spinach gives it a satisfying texture that will warm your soul. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this delicious soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables and spices, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (14-ounce can) fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 (14-ounce cans) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 parmesan rind
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, frozen is fine too
- crushed red pepper, for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste and dried herbs; cook for another 5 minutes until aromatic.
- Add fire roasted tomatoes, cannellini beans, stock, and parmesan rind. Bring to a boil then simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, then add spinach. Cook until cheese melts and spinach wilts (5-10 minutes). Season to taste.
- Serve hot with extra parmesan and crushed red pepper on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider blending part of the soup before adding cream. Customize with your choice of vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.