Cannellini Bean Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes

October 6, 2011 - Posted in Noodles, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian - 8 Comments

This recipe is one of my all-time favorite soups to cook because it’s delicious and comforting. It’s also super easy! I’ve been home sick for a few days and wanted something simple to make and this soup always hits the spot.

Feel free to use a can of diced tomatoes in place of fresh tomatoes. I also like to put in a ton of spinach, so adjust to your liking. I prefer this recipe vegetarian, but add in some diced chicken or ham, if desired. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and crusty bread.
Update: For another delicious recipe using Cannellini beans, check out my Cannellini bean salad!

Recipe below…

Saute onions and garlic, then add tomatoes and cook down. Stir in broth and bring to boil. Add pasta.

After pasta is tender, add cannellini beans. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Cannellini Bean Soup Recipe

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup whole wheat penne, or small pasta
1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4-5 cups spinach, roughly torn
salt and pepper, to taste

In a large pot on medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook down for about 5-7 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat.

Simmer the soup uncovered, until pasta is tender, around 10-12 minutes. Stir in the beans and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts. Serve with a side of whole grain bread.

Total Time: 25-35 minutes
Yield: Makes 6-8 servings
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8 Responses to “Cannellini Bean Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes”

AJ October 9, 2011 at 9:19 pm #

This was absolutely fantastic!!! My notoriously picky and vegetable hating husband and son even ate it. I will definitely make this again, and even shared it on my facebook so that my friends can try it.

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- Barb October 9, 2011 at 9:37 pm #
  
  Thanks so much for commenting, AJ. Glad you and your family enjoyed it! It’s one of my husband’s favorites, too.
  
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lily October 11, 2011 at 1:50 am #

hi, i was just wondering if you cooked the beans before you made this great looking soup?

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- Barb October 11, 2011 at 7:58 am #
  
  Hi Lily – I used canned beans for this recipe so no need to cook
  
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Jaimie January 27, 2012 at 10:01 am #

This was great! I used kidney beans instead, and elbow macaroni. It was delicious.

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- Barb January 27, 2012 at 11:30 am #
  
  Good, glad you enjoyed this soup, Jaimie I’ll have to try kidney beans sometime. Thanks for comment!
  
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DS January 21, 2013 at 10:29 pm #

Tried this tonight and loved it! I’ve been wanting to cook with cannellini beans and had tomatoes on hand, so this was perfect. Also made mini turkey meat balls w/sundried tomatoes, to drop in each serving…like Italian wedding soup.
Thank you!

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- Barb January 21, 2013 at 10:38 pm #
  
  Ooh, I love the idea of adding meatballs and sundried tomatoes, I’ll have to try that! Thanks for the comment and I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe
  
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