Spanish Bread Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat large non-stick skillet.
2. 2
   Remove from heat and spray with cooking oil.
3. 3
   Return to medium heat.
4. 4
   Add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is soft.
5. 5
   Don't let garlic burn!
6. 6
   Add croutons and cook until golden, tossing gently.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Put broth into large pot and heat slowly.
9. 9
   Into blender, place 1/2 of croutons and 1/2 cup tomatoes.
10. 10
    Pulse until coarsely ground and add to broth.
11. 11
    Repeat with remaining croutons and 1/2 cup tomatoes.
12. 12
    Add rest of tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas and saffron.
13. 13
    Cook, stirring occasionally until heated through.