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Lifestyle and special diet guidance

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60 Vegan Recipes: The Vegan Experience

The Vegan Experience: 60 Great Vegan Recipes

HEARTY WHITE BEAN & SPINACH SOUP WITH ROSEMARY & GARLIC

by J.Kenji Lopez-Alt

Yield: Serves 2-3 Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes

White beans in a garlicky rosemary broth with wilted spinach make for

a quick and easy, balanced and delicious 25-minute meal in a bowl.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided in two)

1 medium onion, finely sliced (about 1 cup)

1 stalk celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)

6 medium cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 quart vegetable stock

1 bay leaf

1 (15 oz). can white beans, drained and rinsed

1 bunch spinach (about 4 ounces) trimmed and washed

2 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon

sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, celery, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions and garlic are softened, but not browned (about 4 minutes). Add broth, bay leaf and beans, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking until completely wilted (about 5 minutes longer). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Serve immediately drizzling remaining olive oil over bowls.