White Bean and Lamb Soup

Name: White Bean and Lamb Soup
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: ½ pound dried great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 🧅 1 onion, chopped; 🧄 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 ¼ pounds ground lamb; 🥕 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; ½ pound baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried well; 🍅 1 ½ cups canned roma tomatoes, with liquid; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 🧂 Salt to taste; 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Cost $18, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

115 Min
8 Servings
$18

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.