Place bacon in a large suacepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until almost crisp. Add onion, celery and carrot; cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in spinach. Ladle into soup bowls and top with grated cheese.

Makes 10 cups.

Per (1 2/3 cups) serving: 260 calories, 14g fat, 25mg chol, 13g prot., 27g carbs., 9g fiber, 1410mg sodium