Dinner

Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Savory bean spinach soup simmers into a hearty bowl where tender rice and creamy white beans mingle with bright tomato and garlic. Fresh spinach or kale wilts in at the finish, and a shower of Parmesan adds a savory finish.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Savory Bean Spinach Soup
Total
3 hr 45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
3 hr 30 min
Serves
6

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
148
Protein
8g
Carbs
31g
Fat
1g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
451mg

Ingredients

  • 3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup converted white rice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
  • Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours.
  3. Stir spinach into soup. Serve with Parmesan cheese.