114 oz canartichoke hearts in water - drained, rinsed, and chopped
214 oz canswhite or cannelini beans - drained and rinsed
4cupsbaby spinach - fresh
1large yellow onion - finely diced
1tbsp olive oil
4cloves of garlic - minced
½tbspItalian seasoning
3cupsfat free chicken broth
½cupreduced fat cream cheese - room temperature
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add in the artichokes, onion, and garlic. Cook for about 4-6 minutes.
Stir in the broth, beans, Italian seasoning, and spinach. Bring to a mild simmer, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in the cream cheese, lemon zest, and parsley. Let simmer for another 5 minutes, or until cream cheese is fully melted into soup and soup is heated to desired temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
The entire recipe makes 4 servings The serving size is about 1 1/2 cups