SPINACH AND LEEK WHITE BEAN SOUP

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup image

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 leeks, bulb only, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups packed fresh spinach
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, bay leaves and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
This makes a thick soup. Add additional broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 815.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.6