Italian Butternut Squash And Bean Soup With Greens

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried italian seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (1 lb) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups coarsely chopped spinach (or other quick-cooking greens, such as watercress or swiss chard)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot. add onion and italian seasoning; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is slightly tender.
• 2 add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. stir in broth, beans, squash, pepper and salt. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 stir in spinach. cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until squash and greens are tender.