Spinach & Leek White Bean Soup
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 leeks, white parts only, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 16-ounce can fat-free chicken broth
1 16-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup packed fresh spinach
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté until
tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, beans, bay leaf and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and stir in the couscous. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 cups.
From soup.allrecipes.com.
