Spinach Leek and Bean Soup

  • Serves 8

    INGREDIENTS
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 4 leeks, bulb only, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 2 (16 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
    • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
    • 2 cups packed fresh spinach
    • salt and pepper to taste
    DIRECTIONS

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, bay leaves and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.