Spinach and White Bean Soup
Author: Merry Citarella
Recipe type: Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 leeks or green onions, chopped
- 2 cans fat free chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups cooked white beans (or 2 cans)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 to 3 cups spinach
- salt and pepper
- fresh Romano or Parmesan, grated
- ½ cup orzo (optional)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, then saute the garlic and onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to simmer.
- Add chicken broth, cumin, bay leaves, stirring to blend.
- Add beans and orzo (optional), then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare bowls for serving.
- ot 3 minutes before serving, add the spinach.
- Once the spinach has wilted, serve with a sprinkling of Romano or Parmesan cheese.
Recipe by JAQUO Lifestyle Magazine at https://jaquo.com/spinach-and-white-bean-soup/
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