White Bean & Spinach Soup
Why I Love This Recipe
Like at Buca di Beppo!
Well, Buca di Beppo USED to have something like this but I don't think they do anymore. I haven't been there in a while!
Ingredients You'll Need
Olive Oil
1/4 lb +/- Pancetta Bacon
1 sm Onion, diced
3-4 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 bag fresh Baby Spinach
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1 c mild, chunky Salsa (like Newman's)
2 c Chicken Stock
1 can White Beans (Canelli or Navy)
1 tblsp Butter
Directions
Heat oil in lg Dutch oven over med flame; add bacon, onion and garlic, and sauté til onions are transluscent and fragrant.
Add spinach; salt & pepper to taste, and cook til wilted.
Add salsa, and stir to blend.
Add stock and stir to blend.
Add beans and stir to blend.
Cook, uncovered, 20-30min til hot, thick & bubbly.
Finish with butter; stir to melt.
Serve with lots of crusty bread!
