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Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Let a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a sandwich side or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.

Active Time
15 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Yield
Serves 6

How to Make It

1. Step
In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
2. Step
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. Step
Stir spinach into soup. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

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
  • ½ cup converted white rice
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
  • Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Tags

Low-CalorieLow FatDiabetes AppropriateEgg FreeGluten-FreeVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeHealthy Immunity

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