Savory Bean and Spinach Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 14-oz. cans vegetable broth1 15-oz. can tomato puree1 15-oz. can small white beans or Great Norhtern beans, drained and rinsed1/2 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 tsp. dried basil1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. black pepper2 garlic cloves, chopped8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves6 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Directions
1. in a 3.5- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine vegetable brother, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, basil, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting 5 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

3. Just before serving, stir in spinach or kale and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BRANDI.FEY.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 197.8
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,185.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 12.1 g

Member Reviews
  • EATBEANS
    Very comforting. A splash of hot sauce perks up the flavors. - 3/2/12