Savory Bean And Spinach Soup

• 3 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can tomato puree
• 1 15-ounce can small white beans or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves
• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. 1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine vegetable broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
2. 2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting 5 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
3. 3. Just before serving, stir in spinach or kale and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

vegetable broth, tomato puree, white beans, brown rice, onion, basil, salt, black pepper, garlic, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/savory-bean-and-spinach-soup-51107521 (may not work)