Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, left whole
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans or (15 ounce) cans other white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth (use less if you like a thicker soup)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 5 ounces Baby Spinach

Method

  • Saute garlic and onion in olive oil until tender.
  • Add tomatoes and herbs and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add beans and broth, and cook until soup simmers. Check for seasoning.
  • Just before serving, add spinach a handful at a time, until wilted.
  • Serve--very good with a hunk of crusty bread and a salad.