EASY WHITE BEAN & SPINACH SOUP INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 small leek bulbs, outer layers removed, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leek, onion, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes (plus juices), beans, spinach and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the spinach has wilted, 25 to 30 minutes.
• I took mine out of the oven after 25 minutes and gave it a good stir, and then placed it back in the oven for 5 more minutes.

Stir in the other 1/2 teaspoon of salt and enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

• Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
• Per serving: Calories: 270; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 711mg; Carbohydrate: 46g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 14g
• Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 1042mg; Iron: 44%; Vitamin A: 148%; Vitamin C: 69%; Calcium: 24%