Savory Slow Cooker Bean And Green Soup

Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped (i use 4!)
• 8 cups fresh spinach or 8 cups kale leaves, coarsely chopped
• parmesan cheese, garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a 4 quart slow cooker, combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
• 2 cover; cook on low 5-7 hours or high 2-3 hours.
• 3 just before serving, stir in spinach or kale.
• 4 sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste.