spinach-artichoke white bean stew

 

My friend Dee-Anna gave this recipe to me and we really enjoyed it.  It's so easy to make!  It made a lot so my daughter invited a friend to lunch the next day.

spinach-artichoke white bean stew (my friend Dee-Anna)

3 cans (15 ounce each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

2 jars (12 ounce each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained

1 bag (10 ounce) frozen spinach

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

24 ounces vegetable broth

5 ounces light cream cheese

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 ounces milk

Put the beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper and vegetable broth into the slow cooker.  Cook on high for 4 hours.

Turn off the crock pot.  Break the cream cheese into chunks and whisk it into the soup until it melts.  Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and milk.