315 ounce canswhite beans, like cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
115 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
6cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
2bay leaves
1/2teaspoonsalt
2cupsspinach leaves
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonlemon juice or red wine vinegar
Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or stockpan. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 10 minutes, until just tender. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook another minute or two, until just fragrant.
Add in the white beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to let flavors develop.
Remove the bay leaves and discard.
Place 2 cups of the soup in a blender and let cool slightly, then blend until creamy. Add back to the soup and taste. Depending on the type of broth you use, you may need more or less salt. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, then add the pepper and the lemon juice or red wine vinegar.
Serve! We love this with a drizzle of more olive oil, fresh black pepper, and parsley.