Warm up in the winter with a hearty and delicious soup made with rice, beans and greens.

Ingredients

• 6 cups fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 2 cups canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup converted rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, and pepper in a 3-1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours.
3. Stir in spinach or kale. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6

Modified from original source: http://recipes.bhg.com/recipes accessed 10/2/06