SIMPLE TOMATO-SPINACH-WHITE BEAN SOUP

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I made this up one winter when I was too lazy to make minestrone, but wanted something kind of similar. REALLY easy and healthy! Measurements and times are approximate.

Provided by Ameliahead

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, left whole
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans other white beans, drained and rinsed
32 ounces vegetable broth (use less if you like a thicker soup)
salt
black pepper
5 ounces Baby Spinach

Steps:

  • Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and herbs and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add beans and broth, and cook until soup simmers. Check for seasoning.
  • Just before serving, add spinach a handful at a time, until wilted.
  • Serve--very good with a hunk of crusty bread and a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 446.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.7

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