Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Savory Bean Spinach Soup

From: Better Homes and Gardens
Makes 6 main-dish servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 to 7 hours (low), 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours (high)

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

In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.

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. Stir spinach into soup. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Makes 6 main-dish servings

Nutrition facts per serving:
150 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 0g Monounsaturated Fat, 0g Polyunsaturated Fat, 4mg Cholesterol, 1137mg Sodium, 9g Protein, 31g Carbs, 1g Total Sugar, 8g Fiber