Savory Bean Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree

• 1 (15 ounce) can white or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

• ½ cup converted white rice

• ½ cup finely chopped onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach or kale leaves

• Finely shredded Parmesan cheese