Hearty White Bean Soup

1/4 c. onions, diced

2 T. olive oil

3 garlic cloves

1 can tomatoes, diced, no salt added (14.5 oz)

2 cans chicken broth, reduced sodium (14 oz each)

1 can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained (15 oz)

1 can baby lima beans, rinsed, drained (15 oz)

1/4 t. black pepper

3 c. spinach, fresh, roughly chopped


Cook onions in olive oil over medium-high heat in a stock pot.  Stir until translucent.  Add garlic and cook until golden.  Add tomatoes, broth, beans and black pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.  Add spinach and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

Makes 6-1 c. servings.

Nutrition Information: 230 calories; 5 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 250 mg sodium; 34 g carbohydrates; 10 g fiber; 12 g protein.

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