
HEARTY VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons pure vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 16 ounce package dried 16 bean soup mix with ham seasoning soaked, rinsed and drained
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with garlic & onion undrained
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
DIRECTIONS
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, garlic, hot sauce and chili powder; sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes).
Add broth, beans (discard ham flavor packet) and tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (about 1½-2 hours).
Stir in spinach last 5 minutes; salt and pepper to taste.