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Veggie Black Bean Soup

Skill Level: Easy - if you can boil an egg, you can make this

Serves 4 servings

Cook Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup low-salt black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

1. Coat large Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and pepper; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. Add broth, spinach, tomatoes, chickpeas and black beans; bring to boiling. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with fresh thyme, if desired.