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Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

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"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."
Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 184 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2007 by susiekew 
Delicious and easy soup. Great for vegetarians, like me, when you use vegetable broth. Two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2007 by KEBA561 
Our soup prepared as per recipe was very bland! My wife however rescued it by adding crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2007 by Sara 
I've made this soup many times and it always turns out great. I do add an extra can of chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2007 by ROOBUNNY 
Wonderful recipe! I went with what was suggested by other reviewers and substituted the cumin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2007 by VailValleyCook 
This soup is quick to make and wonderful. My husband and I enjoyed it with a green salad and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2007 by Karrie 
very good. I used rosemary and thyme instead of cumin for a different flavor. I also used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 20, 2005 by Peach822 
This is delicious. Next time I'll omit the couscous. It doesn't need it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 26, 2007 by ScrabbleMama124 
my husband and i are definitely NOT vegetarians, but we were both sick and i needed to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 24, 2007 by SuziandBear 
YUMMY! I messed up and added a BOX of couscous and it turned out like a side dish--a very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on may 9, 2007 by d turner 
The soup was bland and kindof boring so I had to add 3 more garlic cloves and fresh parsley in... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 179

  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 481mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.8g
  • Protein: 9.4g

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