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Creamy White Bean & Bacon Spinach Soup

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A comforting and hearty creamy soup featuring white beans, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach, perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add olive oil to the pot if needed, then sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the white beans and dried thyme, simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, topped with the reserved crispy bacon.

Notes

For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly before adding cream. You can substitute kale for spinach if preferred. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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