Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup
"White bean soup with spinach and leeks is a delicious and filling soup that is perfect for vegetarians if you use vegetable broth, and quick to make. From All Recipes."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
Questions & Replies
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The directions say to add the couscous, but, there is nothing listed in the ingredients list....how much couscous???
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