White bean soup with bacon
A quick and hearty bean and bacon soup with garlic, spinach, and a savory broth - a comforting, nutritious meal.
Updated : 15 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
2 tablespoon
Olive oil
2
Onion
10 slice
Bacon
4
Garlic
800 grams
Canned beans
1
Broth cube
100 grams
Spinach
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, until it begins to soften and take on some color.
Step 2
Add the bacon and continue cooking for another 2 minutes until lightly browned. Sprinkle in the garlic and fry for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Add the cannellini beans to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
Step 4
Crumble in the stock cube and pour in 600ml (20fl oz) of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Stir in the spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with a little more pepper if needed, and serve hot.