April 11, 2018 By Tamar Genger, MA, RD Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Beans and Greens Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Beans and Greens Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 430 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (finely grated); ½ cup cannellini or navy beans (soaked overnight, drained); ½ cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, drained); ½ cup green lentils (rinsed); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 ounces baby spinach (about 7 cups, chopped); 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (with tender stems); 1 cup chopped fresh parsley; ½ cup chopped dill (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Freshly cracked black pepper; Garnish: (caramelized onions, low fat plain Greek yogurt, chopped mint)

Based on a Persian soup very flavorful and healthy with all the greens and herbs, but adjustable to your taste. Traditionally it has spaghetti type noodles which you can feel free to add.