Creamy White Bean Soup

2 T. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped fine
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 oz.) cans white beans
5 c. water
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
garlic oil (optional)

Heat olive oil in a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and carrot, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the vegetables are soft. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute, stirring once or twice. Add beans with liquid, water and seasonings. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 to 30 mins. until the onions and carrots are tender. In batches, blend the soup until smooth in a blender. Add spinach and reheat before serving. Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle with garlic oil if desired.
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