Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Beans and spinach are not considered favorite vegetables, but they are considered one of the most powerful foods filled with essential nutrients. In fact, both beans and spinach are high in calcium, full of vitamins A and C, and rich in folate. Each of these vitamins and minerals can help reduce your risk of cancer by assisting in red cell production and fighting free radicals.

Tonight, try making a power-punch soup Savory Bean Spinach Soup.

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
• 1/2 cup converted rice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste

Preparation

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 servings