INGREDIENTS

1. 1 (14 ounce)canchicken broth
2. 4cups freshbaby spinach, chopped
3. 1 (15 ounce)cancannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4. 1tablespoon mincedroasted garlic
5. 1/2cuplow-sodium V8 juice
6. salt, to taste
7. fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8. red pepper flakes, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium pan.
2. Add the spinach and allow to boil for a bit and wilt down the leaves, stirring often.
3. Reduce heat and add the rinsed and drained beans, roasted garlic, and V-8 juice.
4. Simmer gently for 5-10 minutes.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste.