Spinach And Bean Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 garlic clove, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (400 g) can whole italian-style tomatoes
• 2 (822 g) cans cannellini beans, do not drain
• 2 cups chicken broth (your choice) or 2 cups turkey broth (your choice) or 2 cups vegetable broth (your choice)
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
• salt and pepper, to taste
• herbs, your choice, chopped fresh are best

Recipe

• 1 saute' garlic in oil.
• 2 add tomatoes, one can of the beans (undrained), salt, pepper and the broth.
• 3 bring to a boil.
• 4 meanwhile, puree' the second can of beans in a blender.
• 5 add to the tomato/bean mixture. stir to blend well.
• 6 add the spinach, stir to blend.
• 7 return to boiling.
• 8 turn heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 9 add herb of choice (oregano and basil make a great combo, to taste.
• 10 simmer 5 minutes.
• 11 serve.