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Beet Green and White Bean Soup Recipe

American · Soup · 45 min total

A hearty, nutritious soup that uses the often-discarded beet greens, paired with creamy white beans and aromatic vegetables for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups beet greens, washed and chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add beet greens and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice just before serving.

Tips

• To make it creamier, blend half the soup with an immersion blender.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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