Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Recipesfull introduces to you: More Soup Recipes. (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. I've been making this soup for years, but I really craved it when I was pregnant with my fourth child.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 (1 cup) servings

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

4 leeks

bulb only

chopped

2 cloves garlic

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

½ cup whole wheat couscous

2 cups packed fresh spinach

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 178.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 30.6g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 2g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1454.1IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 48.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 77.5mg 8%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 23.3mg 8%

Potassium: 154.5mg 4%

Sodium: 432.2mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 17.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.