White Bean and Tomato Soup

What to make when you bought too much at the farmstand and/or the basil's about ready to bolt. I'm making this for my lunch tomorrow. 

 White Bean and Tomato Soup

2 tsp olive oil

 2 garlic cloves, minced

1 19-ounce can of cannellini or any kind of white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can chicken broth 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped and seeded

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, minced

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

A couple handfuls of baby spinach leaves (optional)

 Heat a medium saucepan. Swirl in the oil, then add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans and the broth. Heat, and then use a masher to coarsely mash up most of the beans. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer for four or five minutes. Add tomatoes and basil and spinach leaves, if using, and heat through. Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.