Spinach and Garbanzo Bean Soup

From 365 Easy Mexican Recipes

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  lb fresh spinach, washed and chopped
• 4  scallions, chopped
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon renders its fat and onion begins to brown, 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin and allspice, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes and chicken broth, cook 5 minutes.
4. Add garbanzo beans, spinach, scallions, worchestershire, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, 30 minutes.