Spinach White Bean Shamrock (Printable version)

A vibrant soup blending spinach, white beans, and green vegetables for a nourishing, cozy dish.

# What you need:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large leek (white and light green parts), sliced
05 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cups broccoli florets
07 - 1 small zucchini, diced
08 - 5 cups fresh baby spinach
09 - 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
10 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

→ Legumes

11 - 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

12 - 4 cups vegetable broth
13 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings

14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
17 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced leek, sliced celery, and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add broccoli florets and diced zucchini to the pot; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add white beans, vegetable broth, water, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
04 - Add spinach, parsley, and chives to the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes until greens are wilted.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
06 - Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a sneaky way to pack an entire farmer's market into one bowl without feeling like punishment.
  • Ready in less than an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when energy is low.
  • The silky texture and bright flavor make it feel indulgent while keeping your body genuinely happy.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending if you want that restaurant-quality silky texture; chunky soups are fine, but the cream here is what makes it feel luxurious on the tongue.
  • Rinse your canned beans thoroughly—this prevents a starchy, gluey texture and lets the fresh vegetables shine instead.
03 -
  • Taste the vegetable broth before adding salt; some brands are salty enough that you'll need much less than expected.
  • If the soup breaks or looks separated after blending, it's usually because it got too hot; let it cool slightly and blend again gently, or stir in a splash of cold broth to smooth it out.
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