Savory Bean Spinach Soup

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Stirring the fresh spinach into this bean soup right before serving ensures that it will be tender, flavorful, and a beautiful bright green color.

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
1/2  cup converted rice
1/2  cup finely chopped onion
2  cloves garlic, minced
1  teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4  teaspoon salt
1/4  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. Makes 6 main-dish servings. 


Source:  Better Homes & Gardens
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