Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup with Ham

Easy to make, delicious and filling soup, that can be made vegetarian with a few substitutions.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsps olive oil
• 30 fl oz chicken broth
• 20 oz turkey ham
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 leeks
• 2 cups spinach
• 30 oz cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup couscous

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the leeks and garlic. Sauté until tender.
3. Stir in the chicken broth, cannellini beans, turkey ham and cumin.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. Stir in the couscous. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately.