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Leek, Spinach and Cannellini Bean Soup

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This leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup is quick and easy to make.  Filling without being too rich, making it an ideal lunchtime dish which will keep you satisfied until supper time.two bowls of leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup with chunks of bread on the sideThere is something rather satisfying about a bowl of hot steaming soup.  Soup is a humble dish and yet has the ability to fill you up and more than satisfy your taste buds. This Leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup is no exception.

This soup is so easy it wasn’t even worth including any step pictures.  The leeks are gently softened in the oil , then (keeping back a few sautéd leeks  for garnish) all the other ingredients are added and the soup is simmered for 10 minutes before blitzing until smooth. Job done and the soup is on the table in less than 30 minutes.

close up of bowl of leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup
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5 from 2 votes

Leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup

A simple quick and easy soup to make. Filling and flavoursome this healthy soup makes an ideal lunchtime dish.  Serve with chunks of crusty bread.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: lunch, Soup
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Ingredients

metric - US cups
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 500 g leeks washed and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 150 g spinach washed
  • 2 x 400 g can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 1 litre boiling water
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the leeks, cook gently stirring for about 5 minutes, until softened. Remove a spoonful and set aside for garnish.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients then bring to the boil. reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Purée, in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into serving bowls and spoon a few of the reserved leeks on top to garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 112% | Vitamin C: 31.5% | Calcium: 23.4% | Iron: 44.2%
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  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free (check stock cube is gluten free)

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I’m linking this soup up to #CookBlogShare hosted this week at Healthy Everyday Recipes.

About Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Jacqueline has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years and is a member of the Guild of Food Writers. She is the author of 18 cookbooks and now writes two blogs where she shares the recipes she cooks at home for family and friends, or just for fun. Jacqueline started her food writing career on a weekly magazine and as a result likes to champion good basic home cooking. The daughter of a master baker she is passionate about home baking and is happiest in the kitchen knocking up a batch of buns or baking a loaf of bread. Jacqueline has two grown sons and lives with her husband in Central London.

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  1. Ricky Bell

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    Hi Jacqui, made your leek, spinach and cannellini bean soup for lunch today. I added a swirl of cream and served with chunky wholemeal bread. delicious and very filling. definitely one for my cookbook.

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  2. Monika Dabrowski

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    What can I say other than it must be super delicious, the pairing of sweet leeks and earthy spinach sounds perfect! A 5 star recipe:)

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  3. Corina Blum

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    It sounds delicious! Definitely an ideal lunchtime recipe for someone like me – I love homemade soup for lunch!

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  4. Donna

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    Homemade soup is the best at this time of year! Looks fantastic! #CookBlogShare

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