Tuscan White Bean Soup

I made this soup the other night and it was a big hit, even with my picky eater Carson. Another plus is that it was easy to make and only took about 35 minutes. So, I thought I would share the recipe.

Here is what you will need:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed with a press

1/2 small onion chopped

1 cup baby carrots chopped

2 cans cannellini beans or great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 carton 9 (32 oz) vegetable broth or chicken broth

2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed

1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Parmesan cheese

In a 4-quart saucepan heat oil. Add garlic, onion and carrots and cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lightly mash half if the beans . Then add beans, broth and seasoning into the saucepan; heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes stirring occasionally. Add spinach to saucepan, stirring until spinach wilts. Stir in pepper and salt if desired. Place soup in a bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes about 6 cups.

I hope you enjoy this soup as much as we did.

Holden in his room 4 months old

Carson Swimming 2010

Carson was 2 years and 3 months old when I took this video. I can't wait to see how well he is swimming by the end of this summer.

Carson and Holden