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Back to healthier recipes for the new year, when so many of us are trying to diet and/or eat healthier.....
Hearty Bean and Rice Soup
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup arborio rice
3 medium tomatoes
1 medium zucchini
6 cups torn fresh spinach
1 15-oz can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup snipped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
Directions:
Cook celery, onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add broth, the water, and uncooked rice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes; coarsely chop the zucchini. Stir tomatoes, zucchini, torn spinach, beans, thyme and pepper into mixture. Cook and stir until heated through. Top each serving with feta cheese.
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