Spinach Cannellini Bean Soup

This soup is perfect on a chilly spring day.

Ingredients:

1 T Olive Oil

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Yellow Onion, diced

1/2 tsp. Dried Thyme

1/2 tsp. Dried Basil

4 C Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock

2 Bay Leaves

15 oz. Can of Cannellini Beans

2 C Fresh Spinach, Chopped

3/4 C Dried Orzo

Juice of 1 Lemon

1/4 C Fresh Parsley

Directions:

In 1 T of olive oil sauté garlic and onions in a stock pot until translucent.

Add basil and thyme, sauté for a minute.

Add stock, bay leaves and with 1 C water.

Add beans and spinach heat for 10 minutes then add orzo, if using.

Cook for additional 30—45 minutes.

Recipe courtsey of Smart Food Made Simple