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Spanish Bean Soup

Comforting Spanish Bean Soup for Quick Cozy Nights

This Heart-Warming Spanish Bean Soup is a quick and easy vegetarian dish packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds healthy fat and richness
  • 1 medium Onion Roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • 2 cups Canned White Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Or water with bouillon
For the Flavor Profile
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika Do not shy away from using the full amount
  • 1/4 teaspoon Saffron Threads Turmeric can be a substitute
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remember to remove it before serving
Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Parsley For garnish
  • Sea Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spanish Bean Soup
  1. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Roughly chop 1 onion and 4 cloves of garlic. Add to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and let cool. Drain and rinse 2 cups of canned white beans, reserving 1/4 cup.
  4. Blend the cooled onion and garlic mixture with the reserved 1/4 cup of beans and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth until smooth.
  5. Return the mixture to the pan, add the remaining beans, smoked paprika, saffron, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and add a bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap beans or add veggies to customize the soup to your taste. Serve with a crunchy baguette.

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