Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in vegetable broth and cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in spinach and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice if using, ladle into bowls, and serve hot.