Creamy White Bean Tomato Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• Splash of white wine
• One (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1 3/4 cups canned cannellini beans (or navy beans), divided
• 3 cups baby spinach
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Croutons, for garnish (optional)