GARLICKY SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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From the Chicago Tribune: "Given its high water content and satiety value, eating an entree of soup is a good way to control your diet, and it can help you work in lots of vegetables. In this recipe, the beans provide plenty of fiber, a key to weight management."

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, small dice
1 celery rib, small dice
1 tablespoon flour
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 ounce) can other white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 cups stemmed coarsely chopped spinach leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery; stir to cat. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 minutes.
  • Add the flour, cook, stirring 2 minutes. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes with their juice, oregano and rosemary. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add the spinach; cook until wilted, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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