Ingredients

• ●1 teaspoon olive oil
• ●1/4 small, diced onion
• ●1 clove, minced garlic
• ●Pinch (optional) red pepper flakes
• ●1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• ●1/2 can, rinsed and drained cannellini beans
• ●1 bay leaf
• ●1 cup, roughly chopped fresh spinach
• ●1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ●to taste salt
• ●to taste black pepper
• ●for garnish Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. 2Pour in the chicken broth, add the cannellini beans and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. 3Stir in the spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes for fresh spinach, a bit longer for frozen.
4. 4Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.