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A bowl of Rice and White Bean Soup containing white beans, kale, carrots, and other vegetables, with a spoon on the side.

Rice and White Bean Soup

Chef Jenn
Rice and White Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish made with rice, cannellini beans, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth. Perfect for meal prepping or a cozy 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 the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
  • Coat the rice by stirring it into the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the rice to absorb some of the flavor.
  • Pour in the broth, water, and oregano. Partially cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the chopped spinach, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • If using brown rice, increase the cooking time by 5-7 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade broth or stock instead of store-bought. I make all my own stocks from scratch and there’s so much more flavor in them.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.

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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