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White Bean and Lamb Soup

White Bean and Lamb Soup

Cost $18, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 115 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $18

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • ½ pound dried great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed
    • 6 cups chicken broth

  • Cooking essentials

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 1 onion, chopped
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • Protein

    • 1 ¼ pounds ground lamb

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 3 carrots, peeled and diced
    • 3 stalks celery, diced
    • ½ pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried well

  • Canned goods

    • 🍅 1 ½ cups canned roma tomatoes, with liquid

  • Seasonings

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧂 Salt to taste

  • Garnish

    • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

STEPS

1

Soak dried beans in water for 8 hours to overnight. Drain, rinse, and set aside.

2

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over low heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until just beginning to soften, about 240 seconds.

3

Stir in garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Increase heat to medium.

4

Add lamb and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in carrots and celery, cook for 60 seconds.

5

Stir in tomatoes, then season with parsley, thyme, oregano, pepper, and salt.

6

Add beans and broth, bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer covered for about 90 minutes until beans are tender.

7

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté spinach in the hot pan until wilted.

8

Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with wilted spinach and crumbled feta cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

332

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 Lamb can be substituted with ground beef or turkey for a leaner option.If time is limited, consider using canned beans—reduce the simmering time accordingly.Adding a dash of lemon juice before serving can complement the feta cheese and enhance the overall flavor.