Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb, white part only, chopped
  • 4 mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium small white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped or 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach

Method

  • In a large saucepan (at least 5 quarts), add all ingredients but spinach.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until fennel is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Add spinach and cook 3-4 min longer or until spinach is wilted.