Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

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Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup
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Mon, 12-10-2007 - 9:17pm



Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup





Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings

"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.

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

1/2 cup whole wheat couscous

2 cups packed fresh spinach

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:




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.

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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 9:02am

Do you think this recipe would be just fine without the couscous?


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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 9:11am
I think it would be fine.
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Registered: 06-20-2007
Tue, 12-11-2007 - 3:12pm

This sounds so good! A great alternative to potato leek soup. I was thinking the same thing about pureeing (I have no idea how to spell that) it before serving. I think it would be better that way. I'll try this as soon as I get to the store to get beans!


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Registered: 01-03-2006
Tue, 12-11-2007 - 4:29pm

Katy,


I made this today and it is DELICIOUS!! I pureed it and added about 1/2 of the couscous. It's a very thick, creamy soup. Yum!

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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 5:02pm
Thanks for the review, Karen.
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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 5:55pm

Thanks for the review Karen! I've been meaning to welcome you back. The board wasn't the same without you!


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Tue, 12-11-2007 - 8:53pm

Aw, thanks Katy! I've missed the board. Needed to get away, now I REALLY need to be back. The support of all you wonderful friends really helps!


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