Merilee's Broke Bean Stew

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lg. onion - chopped

1 Tbsp chopped garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 28 ox. can diced tomatoes

3  (15.5 oz) cans chickpeas (or kidney beans, black beans, white beans) rinsed and drained

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

3 cups chopped fresh spinach leaves

 

DIRECTIONS

Cook onion in olive oil until clear.  Add garlic.  Add spices and tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes.  Add 2 cans beans and 2 cups broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer.  Place remaining beans and broth in blender.  Add cilantro and blend until smooth.  Add mixture to stew.  Add spinach, stir well.

 

-Merilee Prettyman