SLOW-COOKER SPINACH BEAN SOUP

Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup image

This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my family and friends. The bright red and green of the peppers and spinach give it a suitably seasonal look. -Barbara Shay, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 smoked turkey wing (about 7 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 8 ounces)
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, broth, water, turkey wing, onion, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 7-9 hours. , Remove turkey wing and bay leaves; discard. Stir in spinach, red pepper and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein.