SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my kitchen-sink style of cooking. -Annette Palermo, Beach Haven Park, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Stir in 2 cans of beans, pepper and broth., Puree mixture using an immersion blender. Or puree in a blender and return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in spinach and basil; cook, uncovered, until spinach is wilted, 2-4 minutes. If desired, serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein.