Spinach And Leek Bean Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. add the leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, bay leaves and cumin. bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and stir in the couscous. cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. serve immediately.
• 2 this makes a thick soup. add additional broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.