When I saw the fresh spinach in my CSA box this week, I knew that a soup was in my near future. I already had a lot of baby spinach in the house to use for smoothies, so I wanted something different this time.
This soup was awesome in it’s simplicity. Less than 20 minutes from start to finish and dinner was served!
My kids all ate this, my pickiest eater even requested seconds. The broth was flavorful and seasoned just right. This is a new favorite and I’m kind of sad there isn’t any of it left for my lunch tomorrow.
Italian White Bean, Spinach and Beef Soup
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Sunday Nite Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 large yellow onion diced into 1/2" pieces
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- Crushed sea salt or kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white cannellini or great northern beans or 1 can of beans
- 10 ounces fresh spinach washed and stems removed, but save the the stems for smoothies
- Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated for topping
Instructions
- In a medium size stock pot, over medium heat, brown the beef for about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks. Drain excess grease and return to the stove. Add the onions and the garlic and continue cooking until the onions are soft.
- Add the chicken stock, beans, thyme and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. While this is simmering, roughly tear or chop the spinach into 1-2" pieces. Add the spinach to the pot and simmer for a minute or two, until the spinach is wilted. Adjust seasonings to taste. Enjoy!
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E @ Act Fast Chef says
I love these types of soups.
I am so jealous that you get a CSA box! I haven't found a farm that will deliver to my area. I am going to try to find one this spring.
Gloria says
what nice look this, always I love soups!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
I really love food like this – a fantastic soup – warming and SO good for you. If you get a chance would you mind voting for me? – I'm on the short list for the Today Show with my pear cupcake! thanks!!
mary x
Jenn says
You always get the best pictures of your soup… you even get the wonderful steam coming off it in nice wispy clouds! Can I hire you as my food photographer?? 🙂
The soup looks and sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it!
The Blonde Duck says
I so want to make this.
Athena says
This looks delicious! I have a pound of grass-fed beef and some spinach with this recipe's name on it…
[email protected] says
Yum, quick and easy, great combination!
no spring chicken says
Ooh, you got me with this one! I love soup and everything about this one sounds just right!!
Blessings, Debbie
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Yum, your beef version looks even better than my sausage version thanks to the absence of sausage 😉 I love how quick these soups are, and so healthy and satisfying!
Andrea says
Hi Mary. It is lunchtime and I haven't eaten yet…and your soup and pics look so good!! All your recipes. My oldest daughter gets CSA from Lancaster, Pa, at a drop off in Delaware. She lives closer to it, so it is more convenient for her. I'm always thinking and tempted to join! That is one way to be sure to eat healthy. love,andrea
Beth says
A soup that even picky eaters ask for seconds of? I'll have to try this one out!
Sue/the view from great island says
Someday I will be able to achieve your amazing rising steam photos! Great soup.
Words Of Deliciousness says
This sounds like a great soup. I will have to try it.
Yan says
It has got to be a very nice soup when reading about the ingredient used in this soup !
Chris says
This reminds me of being in Subway the other day when I ordered the Veggie sub and told the guy I wanted everything on it except cucumbers. When he got to the spinach, he paused (obviously a spinach hater) and asked, "even spinach?" I said, "Heck yeah, I want the spinach!"
I love how easy this one is. Great dish!
Geni says
What a lovely fish dish. Coconut and almond sound and look magnificent with this haddock.
Morgan Fike says
Quick, easy, and delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Mandy says
The whole family loved this soup! And I loved how easy and fast it was! Thank you
Irene says
It was very good. I didn’t feel like eating beans when I made it, so I substituted cooked Pastina..
Mary Younkin says
That sounds delicious too, Irene!
Rene Hales says
This is delicious and fast and easy. I have already made it twice. A definite WINNER!
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled you like it, Rene.