This simple soup with white beans, fennel and spinach is a deliciously healthy meal with just 160 calories.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 160
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1largeonion, chopped
1mediumfennel bulb, sliced thin (white part only)
5cupsfat-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1can(15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1can(14-½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1teaspoondried thyme
Salt, to taste
¼teaspoonblack pepper
1bay leaf
3cupschopped fresh spinach
Instructions
Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the oil and saute the onions and fennel until softened. (I used my Ninja 3-in-1 Cooking System so I was able to sauté the onion and fennel in the same pot as cooking the soup.)
Add onion fennel mixture, broth, beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper, and bay leaf to slow cooker. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 hours on HIGH, or 4 to 5 hours on LOW.
Remove bay leaf and stir in spinach about 10 minutes before serving.
Store unused portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Turn this soup vegetarian by substituting for the chicken broth.Add some leftover cooked lean chicken breast or ham for a little protein boost.Serving size: generous 1-½ cupsClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.2*SmartPoints (Green plan)1*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)4*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Fennel White Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)
Calories 160Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 8g32%
Protein 13g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.