White Bean Soup

Recipe from feelgoodfoodie.com 

Serves 6 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1.5L vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
• ½ tsp pepper plus more to taste
• 3 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 150g baby spinach
• Grated parmesan for serving

Method:

1. In a large pot or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. 
2. Add the onions and cook until onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes. 
3. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. 
4. Add the stock and beans, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to combine all of the flavours together. 
5. Stir in the spinach and continue to simmer until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. 
6. Remove from heat, taste, add in any extra salt or seasoning if needed and sprinkle grated parmesan. 
7. Serve immediately.