Spinach And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (400 g) can whole Italian-style tomatoes
2 (822 g) cans cannellini beans, do not drain
2 2 cups turkey broth (your choice) or 2 cups vegetable broth (your choice)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
salt and pepper, to taste
herbs, your choice, chopped fresh are best

Preparation

Saute' garlic in oil.
Add tomatoes, one can of the beans (undrained), salt, pepper and the broth.
Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, puree' the second can of beans in a blender.
Add to the tomato/bean mixture. Stir to blend well.
Add the spinach, stir to blend.
Return to boiling.
Turn heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add herb of choice (oregano and basil make a great combo, to taste.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Serve.