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A close-up of a white bowl filled with rice and white bean soup, featuring vibrant spinach leaves, diced carrots, and beans in a clear broth. Another bowl of soup and two silver spoons rest on a tiled surface in the background.

Rice and White Bean Soup

Chef Jenn
Rice and White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish packed with tender beans, fluffy rice, and savory seasonings. It’s a simple, nourishing meal that’s perfect for chilly days or when you need an easy, satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup rice uncooked
  • 8 cups broth or stock chicken, or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 19 ounces cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach chopped, 4-5 ounces

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 6 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rice, stirring to coat it in the oil and vegetable mixture. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the broth, water, and oregano. Partially cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the drained cannellini beans and cook for another 5 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • If using brown rice, extend the cooking time by 5-7 minutes or until the rice is soft.
  • For deeper flavor, opt for homemade broth instead of store-bought.
  • If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the beans before adding them.
  • A squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese enhances the flavor before serving.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1117mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3940IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword hearty soup recipe, Rice and White Bean Soup, rice soup, white bean soup
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