Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 small or 1 large bulb of fennel (thinly sliced)
  • 1 15 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
  • 5 oz. baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese (optional, but delicious for topping)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a medium, heavy bottom pot. Once the oil is hot, add onion, garlic and fennel along with a pinch of salt. Saut for 8-10 minutes or until the onion and fennel is beginning to look translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, broth, and beans and bring to a boil. Once youve got your boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. This will allow the soup to thicken and become nice and hearty.
  • Once youre soup has reached the desired consistency, stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. The spinach will wilt down in a matter of minutes and your soup will de done. Enjoy!
  • Makes 6 cups (4- 1.5cup servings)