Name: Healthy White Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced fine; 3 cloves garlic, diced fine; 3 medium carrots, cut into very small pieces (1 full cup); 2 turkey sausage links, cut into small pieces; 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped fine (2 full cups); 2 15. 8 oz cans great northern beans; 3-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch (more if needed)

We love healthy soups for a light dinner or a warm and hearty lunch. This Healthy White Bean Soup recipe is perfect for both.

Delicious and Healthy White Bean Soup

Nothing smells more like fall than a nice big pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove.

Many memories have been made simply by serving your favorite soup around fall activities. A nice warm pot of soup awaits everyone after a chilly hike through the woods or raking leaves on a crisp cool day.

This soup is delicious and nutritious at the same time filled with all good things for your family.

A little pot of healthy warm love on a chilly day. Eat your beans – they are good for you and loaded with protein!

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Healthy White Bean Soup

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Delicious bean soup made with white beans that is heathy and hearty.

Course: Healthy Soup

Cuisine: American

About: Healthy White Bean Soup

Servings: 4

Calories: 332 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced fine
3 cloves garlic, diced fine
3 medium carrots, cut into very small pieces (1 full cup)
2 turkey sausage links, cut into small pieces
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped fine (2 full cups)
2 15. 8 oz cans great northern beans
3-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch more if needed

Instructions

Using a medium soup pot, saute onions for about 3 minutes in olive oil.
Add the carrots and garlic to the pot and saute 3 more minutes.
Add the sausage to the pot and continue to saute for about 2 minutes.
Add the spinach and continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the beans, chicken broth, spices, salt and pepper to the pan and stir.
Bring to a light boil; reduce heat and cook on a light simmer for 20 minutes.
**** Make a quick cornstarch slurry to thicken soup. Start with 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small cup. Add equal amounts of water and stir until a smooth paste forms. Stir the slurry into the soup and bring soup to a light boil. Repeat if you want a thicker soup.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy White Bean Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 42mg14%

Sodium 969mg42%

Potassium 805mg23%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 2775IU56%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 111mg11%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

We used Bush’s Great Northern Beans and Johnsonville Turkey Sausage for this recipe.

What To Serve with White Bean Soup?

You can serve a sandwich or grilled cheese with this bean soup or just a simple tossed salad.
A salad with fruit is a great side dish idea. Salad with Cucumber and Blueberries