Spinach and Bean Soup

I just found this recipe in my already expanding collection. It's from another web site, that much I remember, just don't recall which one. I made it for the first time last night and it was delicious. For the herbs I used only fresh basil, mainly because that's the only fresh herb I had handy. I'm sure dried would work just as well.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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  cups chicken broth (your choice) or 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

Directions

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