Save This Spinach and White Bean Shamrock Soup is a vibrant, nourishing green soup packed with spinach, white beans, and a medley of green vegetables—perfect for a cozy, healthy meal. It is as visually stunning as it is delicious, offering a fresh way to enjoy your daily serving of greens.
Save With a beautiful emerald color and a silky texture provided by the blended white beans, this soup is both light and satisfying. The combination of aromatic leeks and fresh herbs like parsley and chives creates a depth of flavor that feels sophisticated yet simple to achieve.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large leek (white and light green parts), sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 oz)
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Step 1
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, leek, celery, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2
- Add broccoli and zucchini to the pot; cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3
- Add the 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.
- Step 4
- Add spinach, parsley, and chives. Simmer for 2 more minutes until greens are wilted.
- Step 5
- Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender (or in batches with a blender), purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Step 6
- Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 7
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra chives.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Using an immersion blender is the easiest way to achieve a creamy consistency directly in the pot. If using a countertop blender, be sure to blend in small batches and hold the lid down with a towel to avoid steam pressure buildup.
Varianten und Anpassungen
To ensure the recipe is vegan, simply confirm your vegetable broth is plant-based. For those who prefer a more rustic texture, try blending only half of the soup and leaving the rest chunky with whole beans and vegetable pieces.
Serviervorschläge
This soup is wonderful when served with crusty gluten-free bread for dipping. You can also finish each bowl with a simple swirl of high-quality olive oil and a few extra chopped chives for a professional touch.
Save Enjoy this Spinach and White Bean Shamrock Soup as a comforting lunch or a light dinner. Its vibrant green hue and clean, herbal flavors make it a refreshing addition to any recipe rotation.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables are used in the soup?
The soup features spinach, white beans, onion, leek, celery, broccoli, zucchini, parsley, and chives.
- → How is the soup thickened to a creamy texture?
The soup is puréed using an immersion or countertop blender until smooth and creamy.
- → Can this dish be made vegan?
Yes, use a plant-based vegetable broth and avoid dairy additions like Greek yogurt for a vegan option.
- → What seasoning enhances the flavor?
Dried thyme, black pepper, sea salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brighten and balance the flavors.
- → Are there suggestions for serving?
Serve with crusty gluten-free bread or a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness.
- → How long does the preparation and cooking take?
Preparation takes 15 minutes, and cooking takes 25 minutes, totaling around 40 minutes.