Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Drescription

Let a slow cooker complete this vegetarian soup. Serve it in cups as a side for sandwiches or ladle it into bowls for a light meal.

Ingredients

• 3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can white or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup converted white rice
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
• finely shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours.
3. Stir spinach into soup. Serve with Parmesan cheese.