🍲 Cannellini Florentine Recipe 🍲
Overview:
- Name: Cannellini Florentine
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Description: This delightful recipe hails from the kitchen of Bush’s Best Beans, discovered in a newspaper coupon insert. Perfect for the chill of Autumn and Winter, it promises a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal. Spinach, beans, bacon, and a medley of savory ingredients come together in this cozy, nutritious bowl.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Bacon |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Can of spinach (or 10 oz thawed frozen spinach) |
| 3 cups | Chicken broth |
| 1 can | Cannellini beans |
| 1 can | Red kidney beans |
| 1 can | Dark red kidney beans |
| 1/2 cup | Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | Dried basil |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| to taste | Salt |
| to taste | Parmesan cheese, grated |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 251.1
- Total Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 2.7mg
- Sodium: 793.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.5g
- Sugars: 3.9g
- Protein: 17.8g
Instructions:
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Brown the Bacon 🥓
- In a large stockpot over high heat, cook the bacon until it’s beautifully browned, which should take about 8 minutes.
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Saute the Aromatics 🧄🧅
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pot with the bacon. Continue sauteing for around 6 minutes until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.
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Add the Spinach 🍃
- Incorporate the spinach into the pot, cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes. If using frozen spinach, ensure it’s thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry for the best texture.
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Combine Beans & Flavor 🥣
- Now, it’s time to add in the trio of beans: cannellini beans, red kidney beans, and dark red kidney beans. Pour in the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of salt to taste.
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Simmer & Infuse 🔥
- Let this vibrant mixture simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Garnish & Serve 🍽️
- Once the soup has reached its perfect consistency, ladle it into bowls. Finish each serving with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top for that extra savory kick.
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Enjoy! 🥄🍲
- This Cannellini Florentine soup is a symphony of flavors, offering warmth and comfort on chilly days. Serve it alongside some crusty bread or cornbread for a wholesome, satisfying meal that will surely become a favorite in your home.
Serving & Storage:
- Servings: This recipe yields approximately 8 hearty servings.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This soup also freezes well, simply thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
Recipe Notes:
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Spinach Substitute: Feel free to use either canned spinach or 10 oz of thawed, squeezed-dry frozen spinach based on your preference.
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Spice Level: Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice tolerance. You can always add more for an extra kick!
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Customization: Get creative with your garnishes! A drizzle of olive oil, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or basil can elevate this soup even further.
This Cannellini Florentine recipe, with its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the warmth and comfort it brings on cold evenings, and savor every spoonful of this delightful, hearty soup! 🍲✨
