RECIPE: Spinach and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can low-sodium kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 24-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, chopped, undrained
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• Pepper to taste

Nutritional Information

Per serving

• 147 calories, 9g protein,
• 29g carbohydrate (10g fiber), 1g fat (0.1g sat, 0.2g mono/poly), 583mg sodium

Steps

1. Turn on the burner to medium heat. In a large soup pot, stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth, onion, cinnamon and cumin.
2. Heat the ingredients of the soup until boiling. Then reduce heat and let simmer for five to 10 minutes.
3. Add spinach into the soup. Season to taste with pepper.

Seasoned Cook

This soup can be a quick lunch, or add shredded chicken or fish for an easy, delicious dinner.

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