Spicy Spinach and White Bean Soup

When the falling temperatures chill you to the bone, set a big pot of this spicy soup on to simmer. Loaded with spinach, white beans, and veggies, you’ll get a delicious dose of nutrition with every spoonful.
When the falling temperatures chill you to the bone, set a big pot of this spicy soup on to simmer. Loaded with spinach, white beans, and veggies, you’ll get a delicious dose of nutrition with every spoonful.

Spicy Spinach and White Bean Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 3 tablespoons olive oil

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• 1 small onion, diced

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• 2 carrots, diced

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• 2 celery stalks, diced

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• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced

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• 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced

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• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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• 5 cups packed fresh spinach leaves plus more for garnish

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• 4 cups tomato juice

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• Generous pinch cayenne pepper

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• 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed, drained

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• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

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1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring often, until carrots are just tender.

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2. Stir in garlic and spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach starts to wilt.

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3. Add tomato juice and cayenne, stirring to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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4. Add white beans and cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes then serve garnished with fresh spinach leaves.

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