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White Bean, Spinach and Couscous Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and nutritious soup combining white beans, fresh spinach, and whole-wheat couscous for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 2 tsp olive oil

Leeks

  • 2 pieces leeks, rinsed and chopped (white parts only)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

Ground Cumin

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

Chicken Broth

  • 8 cups chicken broth

White Kidney Cannellini Beans

  • 3 cups canned white kidney cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Bay Leaves

  • 2 dried bay leaves

Whole-Wheat Couscous

  • 0.5 cups whole-wheat couscous

Fresh Spinach Leaves

  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add leeks and garlic, sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cumin, then add broth, beans, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  • Add couscous, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  • Stir in spinach until wilted, season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Healthy, Vegetarian