Creamy Parmesan Tuscano Soup

Ingredients :

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14-ounce can) fire-roasted
• 2 (14-ounce cans) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 parmesan rind1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 5 ounces fresh spinach, frozen is fine too
• Crushed red pepper, for topping

Instructions :

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, basil, oregano, and thyme.
5. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes, stirring often, until the tomato paste darkens.
6. Add the tomatoes, beans, stock, and parmesan rind.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covering for the last 10 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and stir in the cream.
9. Add the parmesan cheese and spinach.
10. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring often, until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts.
11. Season with additional salt and pepper.
12. Serve hot, topped