1 C. baby carrots, halved
1 C. onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
7 oz. turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 C. fat-free chicken broth
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 15.8 oz. cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
6 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves

Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, garlic, and kielbasa, saut� 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes. Add the broth, Italian seasoning, pepper and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Place 2 C. of the soup in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to pan. Simmer an additional 5 minutes. Remove soup from heat. Add the spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.

Yield: 5 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2 C.

Calories: 227
Fat: 3.9 g
Fiber: 6.7 g